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Depression + Inflammation: A Bad Combo for Lung Cancer Patients
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (128+ words) lung cancer patients who have a combination of high levels of depression and inflammation [Pixabay]...
Study Decodes how Females and males Experience Depression
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (413+ words) New Delhi, Oct 8: A team of Australian researchers has decoded important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression for the first time, an advance that could pave the way for more targeted intervention and treatments. In the study,…...
Australia's mental health services are buckling due to rising demand, staff shortages and patient violence
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (758+ words) By Katrin Leifels Azizur Rahman Sinead Barry Ruby Walter Imagine seeking urgent help during an acute mental health crisis event and expecting calm, capable support. You enter the hospital and notice that the mental health nurses, normally a source of…...
For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1642+ words) By Eli Cahan for Pro Publica As the share of U. S. adults receiving mental health care treatment steadily grows, for-profit companies are playing an increasingly important role. More than 40% of inpatient mental health beds were operated by for-profit entities as of…...
Schizophrenia, depression may raise heart disease & death risks by nearly 100 pc: Study
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (333+ words) New Delhi, Aug 29: Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and depression, can raise the risk of developing heart disease and mortality by nearly 100 per cent, according to a report on Friday. Researchers from Emory University showed that schizophrenia raises…...
Study Reveals Disparities in Mental Health Care for Texas Youth
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (219+ words) Mental Health Care: Young patients from lower-income households in Texas may not be getting the most effective treatment for severe depression and suicidal thoughts, based on findings from researchers at UT'Southwestern Medical Center. "These findings reinforce the importance of integrating…...
High Sensitivity and Mental Health: New Research Links Sensitivity to Greater Risk and Therapy Response
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) New research found that highly sensitive people are at higher risk of developing mental health problems First ever systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind shows highly sensitive people are more likely to experience mental health problems A new study…...
How can I tell if I am lonely? What are some of the signs?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (740+ words) Without even realising it, your world sometimes gradually gets smaller: less walking, fewer days in the office, cancelling on friends. Watching plans disintegrate on the chat as friends struggle to settle on a date or place for a catch-up. You…...
Not All Therapy Is the Same'Here's How to Find the One That Actually Helps
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Here's a closer look at the different kinds of therapy people are turning to right now, and how to figure out which one might finally make it click. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): When You're Stuck in a Thought Loop The…...
Suicide Risk Elevated Among Young Adults with Disabilities
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Suicide Risk: Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health crises affecting young adults today, with devastating consequences. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among…...