Based on a 20-year population study in Utah, researchers have discovered that among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suicides, though rare, have increased over time compared to the general…
Nearly four in 10 of all youth who died by suicide in 16 states between 2009 and 2013 were Medicaid enrollees, according to a new study. “Almost 40 percent of…
A nationally representative survey of parents finds that most believe parenting is a hands-on, time-intensive process. Researchers found this belief among a strong majority of parents, regardless of their education,…
Emerging research finds that fathers as well as mothers can experience post-natal depression. Moreover, the condition can be linked to emotional problems for their teenage daughters. A new study from…
An international research effort suggests a person’s culture plays less of a role in the formation of personal boundaries than individual, personal factors. These individual factors relate to the creation…
A new Danish study suggests that vital exhaustion as a sign of psychological distress may be a risk factor for future dementia. Danish researchers found that such distress in late…
City residents with higher incomes and education tend to have greater access to trees and greenery compared to their less-privileged neighbors, according to a new study published in the journal…
Medical policymakers are increasingly urging aggressive screening and integrated care to help women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, PMADs…
A new study finds that people who experience food insecurity have a lower quality of life and less psychological well-being. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen say this is the…
In a new study, University of Cambridge researchers found that recalling positive events and experiences can help young people build resilience against depression in later life. Depression is now the…