Major life stressors increase likelihood of long COVID
Photo Cred: Alex Green/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study suggested that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who experienced severely stressful events were at least twice as likely to struggle...
Read More
Childhood trauma triples risk of developing serious mental health disorders during adulthood
By Avery St. Onge New research suggests that those who suffered psychological trauma during childhood have a significantly higher risk of developing a mental disorder during adulthood. The study, published...
Read More
U.S. health panel recommends screening for anxiety in children and teens
By Avery St. Onge The United States Preventative Task Force (USPSTF), a panel of experts in primary care, recently recommended that children and adolescents aged eight to 18 be screened...
Read More
Social media linked to depression regardless of personality type
Photo Cred: Mikotoraw/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that all personality types were susceptible to developing depression due to social media use, however, people with certain traits...
Read More
Integrative approaches to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
By Brittany Vargas An estimated one in 100 American adults suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disease characterized by repetitive, intrusive thoughts and anxiety-fueled compulsions, according to a clinical practice...
Read More
Anxiety during pregnancy associated with earlier births, study shows
Photo Cred: Ivan Samkov/Pexels By Avery St. Onge According to a recent study, compared to those who don’t experience anxiety, on average, women with anxiety during their pregnancies give birth...
Read More
Lifestyle interventions can help practitioners manage teen depression
Photo Cred: Ben Hershey/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new literature review highlights evidence that lifestyle interventions can help practitioners meet the increasing demand for youth depression management. The review, published...
Read More
Body positivity during and after pregnancy could benefit health of mother and child, study says
Photo Cred: Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study found a significant percentage of pregnant individuals experience body dissatisfaction, which can lead to long-term consequences for both a...
Read More