#mental health

Young people who smoke a lot of weed are more likely to harm themselves and die of any cause.

The companionship of feline pets may calm and comfort youngsters with autism.

Consistently high body mass index and insulin levels in mid-childhood are associated with psychosis and depression.

Some pastors are preaching about mental health from the pulpit for the first time.

Women with both conditions are more likely to die prematurely from almost every major cause of death.

Depression and anxiety have worsened since the pandemic, which has led to more people using drugs and alcohol.

Effort aims to help dying patients gain legal access to psilocybin — the mind-altering compound found in so-called magic mushrooms.

Low levels of choline and high levels of the stress hormone cortisol were found in African-American moms who gave birth early.

Those in nursing homes and assisted living centers are watching cases rise in long-term care facilities with a sense of dread.

Hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill, IUDs and vaginal rings, don’t cause depression in women with anxiety disorders.

Individuals report that their health and well-being is worse because of the social distancing required during the pandemic.

In one small study, most workers who tested positive for the coronavirus had no symptoms and worked face-to-face with customers.

Those who reported either an increase or decrease in imbibing were more likely to experience stress and anxiety.

Sudden cognitive dysfunction is a common concern for seniors who’ve survived a serious bout of COVID-19.

Excessive sugar consumption may stimulate impulsive behaviors, ranging from ADHD to bipolar disorder and aggression.