Mental Health
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Physical activity eases depressive symptoms in young people
Greater reductions were observed for children older than 13 years and those having a diagnosis of mental illness and/or depression versus other...
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Compulsively checking social media linked with altered brain patterns in teens
It’s unclear what’s driving the differences in adolescent brains, an expert warns.
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FDA considers regulating CBD products
The products can have drug-like effects on the body and contain CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
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AAP offers new guidance on child exploitation and sex trafficking
By virtue of their young age and stage of mental and emotional development, children and adolescents are vulnerable to manipulation and...
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Can a common artificial sweetener fuel anxiety?
Mice that drank water containing aspartame exhibited pronounced anxiety-like behaviors in a variety of maze tests.
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‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
Feature
How your voice could reveal hidden disease
For some of us, when a disease begins or when our mental health declines, our voice changes.
Commentary
No, you can’t see a different doctor: We need zero tolerance of patient bias
While speech may not constitute violence in the strictest sense of the word, there is growing evidence that it can be physically harmful.
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Poison centers fielding more calls about teen cannabis use
“Edible marijuana preparations accounted for the highest increase in call rates, compared with all other forms of marijuana.”
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Teens’ undisclosed dieting may precede anorexia nervosa diagnosis
Missed periods, refusing meals, skipping meals, fighting or arguing about eating, and withdrawal from normal activities and relationships are...
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Youths have strong opinions on language about body weight
The language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health...