Could Bacteria in Your Gut Help Spur Depression?
TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Depression may be a disorder of the brain, but new research adds to evidence that it also involves the gut.While depression is complex, recent research has been pointing to a role for bacteria that dwell in th…
Learn MoreLa COVID prolongada conlleva otro problema: el estigma
MARTES, 29 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las personas con COVID prolongada se enfrentan a meses o años de una devastadora fatiga, a unas lagunas mentales que entorpecen el pensamiento, o a una aterradora lucha por respirar.Pero también pued…
Learn MoreCoping Strategies Linked to Distress, QOL in Caregivers of Stem Cell Recipients
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For caregivers of patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), coping is related to psychological distress and quality of life (QOL), according to a study …
Learn MoreLong COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath.But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study …
Learn MoreUna escasez de salud mental podría tener un rol en el suicidio de jóvenes de EE. UU.
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los jóvenes no están bien.Hasta 1 de cada 5 niños de Estados Unidos tiene una afección de la salud mental, pero solo alrededor de la mitad de los que necesitan atención de la salud mental la recib…
Learn MoreCaregiving Can Heighten Loneliness, or Ease It
MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Taking care of a loved one can either be a break from loneliness or help to bring loneliness on, depending on your circumstances, new research shows.Researchers broadly studied the issue, using data from 28 st…
Learn MoreMental Health Care Shortage Could Play Role in U.S. Youth Suicides
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The kids aren’t alright.Up to 1 in 5 children in the United States has a mental health condition, but only about half of those who need mental health care are now receiving it. What’s more, suicide is the s…
Learn MoreDemand for Mental Health Care Outpacing Capacity
FRIDAY, Nov. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Demand for mental health treatment may be outpacing capacity to provide care, according to survey results released by the American Psychological Association (APA).The 2022 APA COVID-19 Practitioner Impact Surv…
Learn MoreSuicide Rates Declining for White Americans, But Not for Minorities
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that illustrates just how deeply racial disparities permeate the U.S. health care system, a new government report finds that suicide rates dipped slightly among white Americans while they rose …
Learn MoreDemand for Mental Health Care Has U.S. Psychologists Overwhelmed: Survey
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Though the COVID-19 pandemic has eased, a mental health crisis persists, a nationwide survey of U.S. psychologists reveals.And growing demand for help with depression, anxiety and substance use issues means…
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