Link Found Between Contraception-Related Depression, Postpartum Depression
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A history of hormonal contraception (HC)-associated depression is associated with an increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD), according to a study published online April 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.Søren Vinth…
Learn MoreWhich Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide.But figuring out who is at highest risk f…
Learn MoreSuicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic — with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study.Researchers found that bet…
Learn MoreIn California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home
FRIDAY, April 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study on veterans, gun storage and suicidal thoughts points to an urgent need for mental health and substance-related services, according to researchers.The study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy …
Learn MoreLa tasa de niños de EE. UU. que intentaron suicidarse por sobredosis aumentó durante la pandemia
VIERNES, 21 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El número de niños que intentaron suicidarse usando medicamentos de venta libre o fáciles de conseguir ha aumentado de forma marcada, muestra un nuevo estudio.Esta investigación resalta una crisis de sa…
Learn MorePsychotherapy’s Hidden Bonus: Healthier Hearts
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treating depression with talk therapy may provide protection against heart disease, new research suggests. As depression lifts, people may begin to engage more in healthy eating and exercise, investigators be…
Learn MoreFamilial Depression Linked to Cognitive Performance in Offspring
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression in prior generations is associated with lower cognitive performance in offspring, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Psychiatry.Breda Cullen, Ph.D., from the University of Glasg…
Learn MoreSPPADE Symptoms Common in Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — SPPADE symptoms (sleep disturbance, pain, physical function impairment, anxiety, depression, and low energy/fatigue) are common among cancer patients, according to a study published in the May issue of the Jo…
Learn MoreRate of U.S. Kids Attempting Suicide by Overdose Rose During Pandemic
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number of kids who attempted suicide using over-the-counter or easily accessible medications is up sharply, a new study shows.This research spotlights a pediatric mental health crisis, said researchers fr…
Learn MoreLa depresión en el embarazo podría aumentar los riesgos cardiacos de las mujeres
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La depresión durante el embarazo podría vincularse con la enfermedad cardiaca incluso apenas dos años más tarde, sugiere una nueva investigación.Esto es cierto incluso cuando las pacientes no tienen h…
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