Parent Burnout Not Good for Parent or Child
For most people, the term “burnout” is associated with a job or career, but new research now suggests individuals can become burnt out when the daily stress of parenting becomes…
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New Intervention Can Ease Burden of Caregiver Stress, Improve Health
Emerging research suggests that being a caregiver to an individual with cardiovascular disease can increase the caregiver’s risk of cardiovascular disease. In response, a new Canadian study investigated a proof-of-concept…
Oral Health May Put Older Chinese-Americans’ Mental Health at Risk
Two new studies review the impact of poor oral health on the psychological well-being and overall health of older Chinese-Americans. The studies examined the relationship between poor oral health and…
Suicide Climbing Fast, Especially in Rural US
The U.S. has seen a grim jump in suicide over the 15 years ending in 2016, and rural areas have borne the brunt of the alarming increase, according to new…
Pet Support Helps Older Adults Cope With Loss of Partner
New research suggests the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults. In fact, investigators discovered that…
Caregivers Who Show Signs of Depression at Higher Risk for Own Health Challenges
Caregivers of stroke survivors who show signs of depression have a higher risk of suffering their own health challenges as they age. The findings, presented at the European Society of…
Mindfulness Training Improves Middle School Academic Performance
Emerging research suggests mindfulness training can improve academic performance, decrease incidence of school conduct disorders and relieve stress among adolescents. In two new studies, MIT investigators found the practice of…
Treatment for PTSD May Lower Risk of Diabetes
New research suggests successful treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may bring a double benefit as treatment was associated with a 49 percent lower risk of type 2 diabetes. “Some…
Great Recession Linked to Lasting Mental Health Issues
New research finds that people who suffered a financial, housing-related, or job-related hardship as a result of the last major recession (from December 2007 to June 2009) were more likely…
Air Pollution May Intensify Teens’ Nervous Reaction to Social Stress
New research suggests that fine-particle air pollution heightens nervous system reactions to social stress among adolescents. Teens with anxiety and depression appear to be particularly vulnerable to the effects of…
