Life and Living
Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) A new mental health media platform meant to connect people with educational resources and reduce the stigma around mental illness is planned by pop star Selena Gomez and her partners. Wondermind is set to launch in February 2022 and will include mental health […]
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) CVS Health, Walmart and Walgreens contributed to opioid overdoses and deaths in two Ohio counties, a federal jury in Cleveland found Tuesday. The first jury verdict in an opioids case came in the closely watched test case and may prove encouraging to plaintiffs […]
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder, and new research shows that adults with ADHD are four times more likely to have anxiety disorder. “These findings underline how vulnerable adults with ADHD are to generalized anxiety disorders,” said study author Esme […]
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) Most prescriptions for the medication gabapentin are for unapproved uses — and many patients end up taking it along with drugs that create potentially dangerous interactions. That’s the conclusion of a new study that looked at “off-label” use […]
Skin picking may be triggered by anxiety as a way to relieve stress. When it becomes frequent and intense, it can become a mental health disorder Skin picking may be triggered by anxiety as a way to relieve stress. When it becomes frequent and intense, however, it can become a condition called skin picking disorder […]
The exact cause of Capgras syndrome, or imposter syndrome, is unknown. It is commonly associated with Alzheimer’s or dementia Capgras syndrome, or imposter syndrome, is a complex psychological condition characterized by an irrational belief about another person’s identity. A person with the syndrome believes that a person they know has been replaced by an imposter […]
Latest Mental Health News By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) New government data confirms what many have suspected: The pandemic has prompted a record number of drug overdose deaths, with more than 100,000 Americans succumbing to addiction as COVID-19 raged across the country. That figure is almost 30% […]
Anorexia, also called anorexia nervosa, is a serious eating disorder that causes a strong fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia avoid eating and might over-exercise to control weight and body image. This intense fear causes them to extremely limit their food intake to the point of starvation. But food isn’t the only problem with anorexia: Your body […]
U.S. Navy SEALs use a breathing technique known as box breathing in high-stress situations to aid in stress management and overall wellness. To relieve stress, Navy SEALs use a technique known as box breathing. Navy SEALs are frequently placed in high-stress situations. Box breathing is a valuable mindfulness technique that can aid in stress management […]
Latest Mental Health News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) Medical training may be taking less of a mental health toll on young doctors than it used to, but depression remains common, a new study suggests. Medical residency — the training that new doctors undergo at hospitals or […]