Posts Tagged ‘mental health news’
Self Harming Youths On Medicaid Failed By The Medical System
Many emergancy rooms across the US are failing to protect young people who self harm by discharging them without emergancy mental health assessments, a new report by the Nationwide Children's Hospital suggests. The findings are published in this months Journal of the [Read More]
Positive Effects of Meditation on Mental Health
A new report released by Yale researchers explores the positive impact of meditation. It has long been considered that meditation can help to improve some health related issues, such as quitting smoking or the ability to cope with cancer. However, this new research also [Read More]
Poor Physical Health Reduces Life Expectancy For Mentally Ill Patients
People with server mental illness could have a reduced life expectancy, a new report suggests. However, the reduced life expectancy has more to do with patients poor physical health rather than acts of suicide. Cardiovascular disease tops the list of physical illnesses [Read More]
Research Investigates The Most Damaging Symptoms OF PTSD
Sufferers of PTSD, on average, are willing to give up 13 years of their life and undergo life threatening treatments in order to reduce their symptoms, new research suggests. The new study on PTSD performed by USC also discovered that recollection of traumatic events and [Read More]
Depression Missed Due To Patients Personality Type?
A new study suggests a patients personality could affect the correct diagnosis of depression. Based on their research, psychologists suggest that reports of family or friends regarding the mood history of a patient could lead to a missed diagnosis. Additionally, missed [Read More]
Victimized Children Exposed To Disasters Are More Prone To Mental Health Problems
New research confirms that victimized children who have been exposed to disasters are more prone to exhibit mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety than their non victimized counterparts who also experience disaster. [Read More]
Increased Depression and Anxiety For Mothers Who Leave Abusive Relationships
New research released by Ohio State University suggests that mothers who are abused by their partners often report a decline in mental health and increase in anxiety after the end of their relationships. The report also suggests that a better support network be in place for [Read More]
Students Exhibiting More Severe Psychological Disorders
A new study has discovered that mental illness in more prevalent in college students than it was ten years ago. [Read More]
Illinois “Lack Of Commitment” To Mental Health Services
Illinois is underfire from mental health workers after proposing cuts to funding for community mental health centers. [Read More]
Telepsychiatry Is Useful For Assessing Mental Health Problems
New research from UC Davis has shown that psychiatrists are able to accurately assess patients mental health problems by viewing pre-recorded video interviews. [Read More]
