CNN — People who live in a highly polluted area have a much higher risk of depression and anxiety than those who live in cleaner air, says a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, found that people who were exposed to higher amounts of various air pollutants over a long […]
Ketamine infusions improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, study finds
CNN — People who received intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, says a new study. The study, published Monday in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, adds to a growing body of research showing ketamine’s promise in treating these conditions. It “provides some […]
Children’s mental health tops parents’ list of concerns, survey finds
CNN — Forty percent of American parents are “extremely” or “very” concerned that their child will suffer from anxiety or depression at some point, according to a new survey. The Pew Research Center report said mental health was the top concern among parents, followed by bullying, which concerned 35% of parents. These concerns trumped fears […]
Anxiety and depression are linked to a higher risk of developing chronic diseases in some people.
CNN — Women of all ages and younger men with certain mood disorders are more likely to develop certain chronic illnesses, according to new research. Researchers in a retrospective study published in the journal JAMA Network Open analyzed health data on 40,360 adults from Olmsted County, Minnesota, from the Rochester Epidemiology Project’s medical record linkage […]
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder, what are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed?
It’s often thought of as having a fixation with cleanliness or being paranoid about leaving the oven on, but obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious condition as common as diabetes. Beyond Blue estimates that OCD affects around 3% of Australians in their lifetime – over 500,000 people – yet psychologists say it is still largely […]
Your Favorite ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Character May Reveal Your Mental Health: Viral Test
What does “Winnie the Pooh” say about you? A new “Pooh Pathology Test” claims to show which mental health disorder you might be suffering from based on the character you most resemble in the classic cartoon franchise. Teachers Dr. Sarah E. Shea and Dr. Kevin Gordon studied seven characters from the TV series and “concluded […]
Critical things to know about emotions for mental health and healing
Over the 18 years I studied emotions, I learned things that seemed so universally important to health and well-being that I was shocked they weren’t taught early in life. I learned trigonometry in high school, which I barely used, but I never learned critical information about emotions (which clearly affect my daily life). Perhaps the […]
Anxiety: Influential task force recommends screening children ages 8 and older
CNN — For the first time, the US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended screening for anxiety in children ages 8 and older. In its final recommendations, published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA, the task force also called for screening for depression in children 12 and older, in line with the 2016 recommendations. Both […]
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologist
Nothing clears the mind like surfing. With the escapism and simplicity of riding the waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good. Now, our preliminary study in children and teenagers adds to the evidence that surfing is actually good for mental health. But you don’t have to have a mental illness to get the benefits. […]
‘Puss in Boots’ movie praised for panic attack scene
CNN — One of the most moving and resonant sequels to a movie this awards season comes from an unlikely source: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” The DreamWorks film, a sequel to a “Shrek” spin-off, follows the titular feline as he tries to restore eight of the nine lives he has spent. He spends […]