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How the online world is affecting the human brain

How the online world is affecting the human brain

Technology has impacted human activities monumentally. Now, scientists want to know if human brains are being affected too. Being constantly connected to the online world may have long-lasting effects on the human brain. The internet has been around for less than 3 decades, but the technology has already had an immense impact on the way […]

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Drug ODs, Suicides Soaring Among Millennials: Report

Drug ODs, Suicides Soaring Among Millennials: Report

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, June 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — So-called “deaths of despair” are skyrocketing among millennials, with thousands of 18- to 34-year-olds losing their lives to drugs, alcohol and suicide each year, a new report says. During the past decade, drug-related deaths among that age group increased by […]

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1 in 5 People Living in Conflict Areas Has a Mental Health Problem

1 in 5 People Living in Conflict Areas Has a Mental Health Problem

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About 22% of people who live in conflict areas suffer from mental health problems, a new study review finds. Common problems include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, according to the World Health Organization. About 9% have a moderate to severe […]

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Opioid Misuse, Binge Drinking Often Go Hand in Hand

Opioid Misuse, Binge Drinking Often Go Hand in Hand

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, June 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Of the more than 4 million Americans who misuse prescription opioids, more than half also binge drink, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Put another way, people who binge drink are two times more likely to misuse opioids than non-drinkers, […]

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No taste for vanilla! When and why is pain pleasurable?

No taste for vanilla! When and why is pain pleasurable?

Many people think of pain and sex as deeply incompatible. After all, sex is all about pleasure, and pain has nothing to do with that, right? Well, for some individuals, pain and pleasure can sometimes overlap in a sexual context, but how come? Continue reading this Spotlight feature to find out. Some people find pain […]

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Instagram ‘Self-Harm’ Posts Give Rise to Copycat Behavior

Instagram ‘Self-Harm’ Posts Give Rise to Copycat Behavior

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Being an Instagram influencer isn’t always a good thing. New research found that vulnerable young people who see online posts of self-harm — like cutting — may copy those destructive behaviors. Almost one-third of teens and young adults who reported […]

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A 5-Minute Recipe for Stress Relief

A 5-Minute Recipe for Stress Relief

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Whether it comes from demands at home, a slow commute or monthly bills, it’s hard to escape stress. Beyond affecting your mood, it can play havoc with your health, from lost sleep and stress-eating to weight gain and heart disease. […]