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15-Jun-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Sleep disorders associated with suicidal thoughts in youth
University of Oregon

Having a sleep disorder is linked to an increased risk of suicidal ideation in kids, teens and young adults, University of Oregon research finds.

   
Released: 15-Jun-2023 7:45 PM EDT
New research shows the benefits of teaching pupils about mental health in the classroom
Swansea University

New research by Welsh academics has just been published demonstrating the benefits of improving pupils’ mental health literacy and reducing the stigma around mental health issues at a crucial stage in a young person’s life.

   
Released: 15-Jun-2023 2:40 PM EDT
Finding out you’re autistic in later life can be a positive experience
University of Bath

Receiving an autism diagnosis in your 20, 30s, 40s, 50s or even 60s may seem daunting, but a new study from psychologists in Bath and London finds that the link between the age at which someone gets diagnosed has little bearing on their quality of life.

Released: 15-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Extensive study links cannabis use disorder to mental disorders
Aarhus University

Cannabis is one of the world's most commonly used illegal drugs. New research suggests that cannabis use disorder is more strongly linked with the development of mental disorders than previously assumed.

8-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Body image concerns significantly higher in women living with PCOS
Endocrine Society

Women living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience greater body image concerns than individuals without the condition, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

13-Jun-2023 9:00 AM EDT
High-quality child care contributes to later success in science, math
American Psychological Association (APA)

Children who receive high-quality child care as babies, toddlers and preschoolers do better in science, technology, engineering and math through high school, and that link is stronger among children from low-income backgrounds, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

   
Newswise: Conflict in marriage less harmful for kids when dad keeps it constructive
Released: 14-Jun-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Conflict in marriage less harmful for kids when dad keeps it constructive
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Conflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry parents may take their pain out on the kids, projecting their anger or withdrawing emotionally or physically. In the worst cases, children’s socioemotional development can suffer. But the way parents, especially fathers, deal with marital conflict can make a difference to kids, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Released: 14-Jun-2023 11:45 AM EDT
Hackensack Meridian Health Invests in Canary Speech, Company with AI Software to Assess Anxiety, Wellness in Spoken Words
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health and its Bear’s Den program invest in company to help detect potential health problems hinted in speech patterns

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Newswise: Chula Psychologist Recommends Mindsets for Aging Gracefully
Released: 14-Jun-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula Psychologist Recommends Mindsets for Aging Gracefully
Chulalongkorn University

What is the Aging Gracefully concept? How can one face aging gracefully? Chula Psychology lecturer has the answers for those who are entering the aging society to have confidence in their physical and mental health.

Newswise: Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Released: 14-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Iowa State University

Iowa State University researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the two-week experiment and when compared to the control group.

Newswise: American Counseling Association Names New Chief Financial Officer
Released: 13-Jun-2023 7:35 PM EDT
American Counseling Association Names New Chief Financial Officer
American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce the selection of Mahzarine Chinoy, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 20. She most recently served as vice president for administration and finance at the National Women’s Law Center.

Newswise: Transforming Cleveland recreation centers with trauma-informed care approach
Released: 13-Jun-2023 3:10 PM EDT
Transforming Cleveland recreation centers with trauma-informed care approach
Case Western Reserve University

The city’s recreation centers offer opportunities from cooking classes to robotics workshops. But Case Western Reserve University researchers found—through partnership and exhaustive examination—these community hubs serve another critical function: as safe spaces where children often vulnerable to trauma can heal.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 2:50 PM EDT
Opioid Use Disorder Patients Report Higher Rates of Suicidality, PCOM Study Finds
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

More than 37% of adults receiving office-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts over their lifetime, and 27% reported attempting suicide, rates that are “notably higher” than the general population, according to a Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine study that also identifies predictors for suicidality in people with OUD. The findings may better identify at-risk patients and inform mental health prevention and treatment efforts.

Newswise: Mount Sinai Health System Launches New Season of Road to Resilience Podcast
Released: 13-Jun-2023 1:50 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Health System Launches New Season of Road to Resilience Podcast
Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System’s flagship podcast, Road to Resilience, is returning to the airwaves after a yearlong hiatus, the Health System announced today.

Newswise: McKee Foundation Awards Research Grant to TTUHSC El Paso’s Southwest Brain Bank
Released: 13-Jun-2023 12:30 PM EDT
McKee Foundation Awards Research Grant to TTUHSC El Paso’s Southwest Brain Bank
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

The Southwest Brain Bank's focus is on neuroscience research related to psychiatric illness. It is a research organization that collects, studies, and distributes donated brain tissue to scientists.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 11:40 AM EDT
Potential Improvement of Learning and Memory in Down Syndrome
Alzheimer's Center at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine

A new approach could enhance memory and learning in individuals with Down syndrome by stabilizing a key component in the body's protein sorting system called the retromer complex.

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Released: 13-Jun-2023 10:55 AM EDT
How to care for skin with vitiligo
American Academy of Dermatology

Vitiligo is a disease that causes the skin to lose its natural color, resulting in light or white patches of skin. This condition, which affects people of all ages and ethnicities, not only affects patients’ skin, but also can cause low self-esteem and depression, and be associated with other medical conditions.

Newswise: Mental health counselors train to help communities, not just individuals
Released: 13-Jun-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Mental health counselors train to help communities, not just individuals
American Counseling Association

Many counseling students are pursuing civic engagement as part of their training. Newly published articles in Counseling Education and Supervision highlight pilot programs aimed at training counselors on how to get involved in antiracism and community support.

Newswise: Counselors need better training to help BIPOC clients, educators say
Released: 13-Jun-2023 6:00 AM EDT
Counselors need better training to help BIPOC clients, educators say
American Counseling Association

Counselors need to learn a form of interaction called cultural empathy, which involves honoring racial and cultural differences to better grasp a client’s experiences, according to a new journal article in Counseling Education and Supervision, a journal of the American Counseling Association.



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