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What is the link between depression and anxiety?

What is the link between depression and anxiety?

Both depression and anxiety can be debilitating. Also, it is not unusual for these conditions to occur together. When this happens, it can be particularly challenging. This article explores how depression and anxiety may be linked, as well as the treatment options available. Share on PinterestA person with MADD may experience symptoms of both anxiety […]

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12 Million Americans Drove While Stoned Last Year

12 Million Americans Drove While Stoned Last Year

Latest Mental Health News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Dec. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans, teens and young adults in particular, are driving while high on pot and other illegal drugs, U.S. health officials report. According to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 million drivers […]

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Pet Dogs May Reduce Kids’ Schizophrenia Risk

Pet Dogs May Reduce Kids’ Schizophrenia Risk

Latest Mental Health News By Peter Schelden on 12/20/2019 3:25 PM Source: MedicineNet Health News Can having a pet dog early in life protect you from schizophrenia? That’s the surprising result of a Johns Hopkins study released this month. Researchers interviewed more than 1,300 adults, about 1/3 of whom had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. They […]

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What is verbal abuse?

What is verbal abuse?

Verbal abuse occurs when someone repeatedly uses negative or demeaning words to gain or maintain power and control over someone else. Verbal abuse in itself may not involve physical contact, but it can still cause emotional or psychological harm and progress toward violence. Keep reading to learn more about verbal abuse, including the different types, […]

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Opioids May Not Be to Blame for Rise in U.S. Suicides

Opioids May Not Be to Blame for Rise in U.S. Suicides

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests most opioid overdose deaths are accidental, new research shows suicide is associated with far fewer of these deaths than thought. “Our findings suggest that the current emphasis on the contribution of suicide to opioid-related deaths may be overstated, and […]

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Where Pot Is Legal, People Are Likely to Believe Its Benefits

Where Pot Is Legal, People Are Likely to Believe Its Benefits

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, you’re more likely to think that it offers health benefits, a new study finds. People think those benefits include relieving pain, anxiety and depression, researchers say. “Our results show that residents of states […]

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What is the best diet for mental health?

What is the best diet for mental health?

Researchers have increasingly been studying the effects of diet and nutrition on mental health. Many of them have noticed that people who follow a standard Western diet, which includes highly processed foods and added sugars, have higher risks of developing anxiety and depression. Although the majority of the research to date has focused on the […]

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Teen Opioid Users Face Same OD Risks as Adults

Teen Opioid Users Face Same OD Risks as Adults

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — U.S. teens and young adults are as likely as older people to overdose on prescription opioid painkillers and have the same risk factors, researchers say. They analyzed data on 2.8 million privately insured patients from 12 to 21 years of age who received opioid […]

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Young Adults With ADHD More Vulnerable to Nicotine

Young Adults With ADHD More Vulnerable to Nicotine

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for nicotine addiction, new research shows. For the study, a Duke University team used a nasal spray to determine how nicotine affected 136 nonsmoking volunteers, aged 18 to 25. About half had been diagnosed […]

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Nature vs. Nurture Theory (Genes vs. Environment)

Nature vs. Nurture Theory (Genes vs. Environment)

What is nature vs. nurture (definitions)? Nature vs. nurture affects our mental and physical health. In the context of the nature vs. nurture debate, “nature” refers to biological/genetic predispositions’ impact on human traits, and nurture describes the influence of learning and other influences from one’s environment. The debate over whether the strengths and weaknesses of […]