by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Environment, General, Health-related, LifeHelper, Medications, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional, Psychology, Research, Technology
A large Australian study has discovered that medical intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve depression symptoms in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The study is by far the largest trial of its type and one of very few studies...
by admin | Jun 9, 2019 | Abuse, Aggression and Violence, Anxiety, Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Depression, General, Health-related, Mental Health and Wellness, PTSD, Research, Trauma
Many individuals who are hospitalized for a serious injury due to violence are at greater risk for developing post-injury depression and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study finds that these post-injury mental health risks are even higher among...
by admin | May 12, 2019 | Advocacy and Policy, Children and Teens, Diet & Nutrition, General, Health-related, Learning, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Research, Students
Children living in food-insecure households are more likely to attend school on Fridays if they’re participating in a food distribution program that provides them with backpacks of meals for the weekend, according to a new study at the University of Illinois. Students...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | Adults, Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Depression, Emotion, Environment, General, Health-related, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Professional, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Stress, Vascular Function
New research suggests everyday stress may play a significant role in overall health among adults with depression. A team of investigators from Penn State found an association between daily stress and cardiovascular issues in people with depression who are otherwise...
by admin | May 10, 2019 | Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Chronic Illness, Emotion, Environment, General, Health-related, Inflammation, LifeHelper, Memory and Perception, Mental Health and Wellness, Old age, Professional, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Research, Sadness, Social Psychology, Stress
New research finds that anger may harm an older person’s physical health by increasing inflammation. Inflammation is associated with such chronic illnesses as heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. However, investigators discovered not all negative emotions are...
by admin | May 9, 2019 | Assessment and Diagnosis, Brain and Behavior, Diet & Nutrition, Emotion, General, Health-related, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychology, Research, Stress
Emotional overeating due to psychological stress may drive the pervasive link between poverty and obesity, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. “Our findings suggest that experiencing psychological distress associated with living in lower...
