A Doctor’s Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help.Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers Univ…
Learn MoreRelaxing Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions Acceptable, Feasible
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Relaxing immersive virtual reality (VR) interventions are acceptable and feasible and can offer benefits to patients with cancer, according to a review published online Oct. 16 in BMJ Supportive & Palliative …
Learn MoreVirtual Mental Health Care Tied to Fewer Psychotherapy Disruptions
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adoption of virtual psychotherapy technology led to fewer disruptions to care than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in Psychiatric Services.Brian K. Ahmedani, Ph.D.,…
Learn MoreAdults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests.The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD me…
Learn MoreAre Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Trigger warnings” are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don’t work, according to new research.Trigger warnings seem like an obvious good: Th…
Learn MoreMS-Specific Internet-Based Therapy Program Can Cut Depressive Symptoms
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A multiple sclerosis (MS)-specific internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program can reduce depressive symptoms among patients with MS, according to a study published in the October issue of The …
Learn MoreBreast Satisfaction Increased for Women Undergoing Autologous Reconstruction
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women undergoing autologous breast reconstruction have higher levels of breast satisfaction and psychosocial and sexual well-being at six weeks and six months after reconstruction compared with those undergoi…
Learn MoreEnvejecimiento, salud mental en perros: el tamaño importa
MARTES, 17 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Para los perros, el tamaño del cuerpo importa.Esto es cierto en términos de cuán rápido envejecen pero también en su salud mental, según un nuevo estudio que compara caninos grandes y pequeños.El decli…
Learn MoreAmong Adolescents, Major Depressive Disorder Prevalence Varies by Race, Ethnicity
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.Michael William Flores, Ph….
Learn MoreGraded Association ID’d for Depressive Symptoms With Mortality Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depressive symptoms in adults are associated with mortality in a graded association, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in JAMA Network Open.Zefeng Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., from the U.S. Centers for Dise…
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