Category: Mental Health
Pets improve kids’ mental health — except one, which makes things worse
Thinking about getting a pet for your family? You may want to avoid this faux-paw. Growing up with pets has…
How 9/11 trauma can still affect mental health 25 years later
The impact of September 11, 2001, did not end when the attacks did. Even 25 years later, the events of…
9/11 had a profound impact on the mental health of tens of thousands of first responders, doctors say
The enormity of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and the aftermath, has had a profound impact not only on…
Breaking down the stigma around maternal mental health
The recent trial of Lindsay Clancy, who says she sought treatment for severe postpartum depression before killing her three children…
AI mental health support raises questions about benefits, risks
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of the way people seek information, advice and…
California’s later school start times boost grades and mental health, study shows
California’s mandate requiring later start times for middle and high schools is yielding results, with students sleeping more, reporting better…
Ozempic and Wegovy may have an unexpected mental health benefit
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), widely used to treat diabetes and support weight loss, may also have benefits for mental…
How Mental Health Influences Bladder Function and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
IntroductionThe overlooked relationship between mental health and bladder functionThe neurobiology of bladder dysfunctionHow mental health conditions amplify bladder dysfunctionWhy stress…
When Your Mental Health Career Comes Down to a Test Score
After years of graduate school, clinical training, internship, supervised hours, and countless hours spent learning how to help others, one…
Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on maternal mental health
Widespread attention on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has turned a national spotlight on maternal mental health. The Massachusetts mother…
