Growing Up Poor May Double Risk of Future Psychosis
Growing up in a poor urban neighborhood more than doubles the average person’s risk of developing a psychosis-spectrum disorder by middle adulthood, according to a new study led by researchers…
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Brief Interventions for Teen Substance Abuse Can Pay Off for Years
Researchers at Kaiser Permanente health group have found long-term benefits for patients and health organizations that employ screenings, interventions, and referrals. The new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, suggests that…
Acupuncture May Help Ease PTSD After Natural Disaster
Acupuncture may be an effective complementary treatment for improving psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a natural disaster, according to a new study by Italian…
New Assessment Aims to Gauge Unpredictability of Domestic Violence
Tragically, one in three American women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at some point in their lifetime; but perhaps one of IPV’s worst traits is its unpredictable nature. In…
Social Support Key To Easing Suicidal Thoughts Among Chronic Pain Patients
Although suicidal thoughts are not uncommon among individuals with chronic and disabling pain, research has lagged on how to improve resiliency and promote recovery. Now, a nationally representative study from…
Repeated Exposure to Media Coverage of Traumas Can Fuel Distress
Repeated exposure to media coverage of collective traumas, such as mass shootings or natural disasters, can fuel a cycle of distress, according to a new study. Researchers at the University…
Mood, Anxiety Interventions May Offer Lasting Benefit to Teens and Young Adults
Emerging research from the U.K. suggests early intervention programs for youth with mood and anxiety disorders provide a variety of benefits. Investigators discovered that treatment at the First Episode Mood…
Victims of School Bullying Face Greater Risk of Mental Illness, Unemployment at Age 25
Victims of middle or high school bullying are significantly more likely to experience mental health problems and/or unemployment in later life, according to a new study led by researchers at…
Interparental Aggression Often Co-Occurs With Aggression Toward Kids
Parents who engage in psychologically or physically aggressive arguments tend to be aggressive with their children as well, according to a new study at Penn State. The findings, published in…
Some College Students Fall Into Vicious Cycle of Drug Use, Stress, Poor Academics
The adoption of one harmful behavior, such as heavy alcohol use, can lead college students into a vicious cycle of poor lifestyle choices, lack of sleep, mental distress and poor…