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9/11 Study Shows PTSD Tied to Earlier Death

9/11 Study Shows PTSD Tied to Earlier Death

Latest Mental Health News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of the 2001 terrorist attack on New York City’s World Trade Center who developed PTSD have a lasting risk of premature death, a new study finds. The study of nearly 64,000 emergency responders and civilians found that the longer […]

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Veterans’ Tough Veneer May Influence PTSD Severity

Veterans’ Tough Veneer May Influence PTSD Severity

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Traits relating to traditional masculinity — such as self-reliance and stoicism — are associated with more severe and difficult-to-treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans, researchers say. “Overall, we found that strict adherence to masculine norms was associated with more severe PTSD symptoms […]

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Do Young Adults Really ‘Age Out’ of Heavy Drinking?

Do Young Adults Really ‘Age Out’ of Heavy Drinking?

Latest Mental Health News By Rich HolmesHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — During the late teens and early 20s, young people may booze it up a lot, but they eventually dial it back, right? A new study study confirms that drinking rates do tend to decrease after college age. But on an […]

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Can Siri or Alexa Help You Beat Addiction? Don’t Count on It

Can Siri or Alexa Help You Beat Addiction? Don’t Count on It

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri are little help for people seeking information about how to quit drinking, smoking, vaping or taking opioids, a new study finds. “Alexa can already fart on demand, why can’t it and other intelligent virtual assistants also provide lifesaving […]

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‘Dabbing’ Marijuana a Gateway to Heavy Use of Pot

‘Dabbing’ Marijuana a Gateway to Heavy Use of Pot

Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) — “Dabbing” cannabis concentrate is the type of marijuana experimentation most likely to lead teens into frequent and heavy use of the drug, researchers say. “We really wanted to understand whether the type of cannabis that youth experiment with influences the likelihood that they will […]

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Number of Americans Headed to ER for Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm Keeps Rising

Number of Americans Headed to ER for Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm Keeps Rising

Latest Mental Health News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Men and women are flooding America’s emergency rooms because of suicidal thoughts and injuries caused by harming themselves, federal health officials reported Thursday. In fact, these types of emergency room visits shot up 25.5% from 2017 to 2018, according to […]

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Schizophrenia Meds Safe Long-Term, Study Finds

Schizophrenia Meds Safe Long-Term, Study Finds

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Good news for people with schizophrenia: Long-term antipsychotic-drug treatment does not increase the risk of heart disease. And taking the drugs is associated with a lower risk of death, according to a new study. The average life expectancy of people with schizophrenia is 10 […]

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Health Tip: Healthy Ways to Deal With Sadness

Health Tip: Healthy Ways to Deal With Sadness

Latest Mental Health News (HealthDay News) — Sadness is a normal emotion that often accompanies loss, says Gundersen Health System. Big life events, such as the end of a close relationship or the death of a loved one, can spur feelings of sadness. Gundersen Health System offers healthy ways to deal with sadness: Allow yourself […]

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Poverty Could Drive Up Youth Suicide Risk

Poverty Could Drive Up Youth Suicide Risk

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — New research shows that children and teens in U.S. areas with greater levels of poverty face a higher risk of suicide. “Our findings suggest that community poverty is a serious risk factor for youth suicide, which should help target prevention efforts,” said lead study […]

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Could You Save a Life From Opioid Overdose?

Could You Save a Life From Opioid Overdose?

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the United States grapples with an opioid abuse crisis, Americans are being urged to learn how to recognize and respond to overdoses from these and other drugs. A populace better prepared to spot and respond to opioid ODs could help reduce the nearly […]