Structural racism, pandemic stressors associated with postpartum depression and anxiety among Black individuals
Photo Cred: Shvets Production/Pexels By Liz Gold New research explored how structural and interpersonal racism and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression in Black individuals...
Read MoreNew study examines trends in outpatient mental health services use before and during COVID-19
Photo Cred: Sincerely Media/Unsplash By Liz Gold A retrospective analysis compared outpatient mental health services use before and during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and found the role of telehealth is...
Read MoreExercise can help alleviate both long-term and short-term symptoms of depression
Photo Cred: Frank Cone/Pexels By Avery St. Onge Two new studies by Iowa State University found that exercising for 30 minutes can reduce symptoms of depression for up to 75...
Read MoreSpirituality linked to better quality of life for heart failure patients
Photo Cred: Mohamed Nohassi/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new literature review found that spirituality can have a positive impact on quality of life (QOL) for heart failure patients and concluded...
Read MoreTime spent on Internet linked to stress and suicidal ideation among Korean teenagers
By Avery St. Onge A recent study of Korean high school students revealed the more time students spent on the Internet that was unrelated to school, the more they felt...
Read More‘Behavioral psychedelics’ need focused research and treatment guidelines, researchers say
Photo Cred: Nick Fewings/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold, Liz Gold As psychedelics find new legitimate roles in treatment for mental and behavioral issues such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress...
Read MoreMusic therapy provides connection, relief for patients living with dementia
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Kat Black, Kat Black Behavioral changes are some of the most challenging conditions of dementia to treat, said Concetta Tomaino, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, executive director...
Read MoreReducing stress may help manage atrial fibrillation
Photo Cred: Marcus Aurelius/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent report by the American College of Cardiology explored the connection between stress and atrial fibrillation (AF) and whether targeted stress...
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