February 10, 2024 Ketamine therapy shown effective in treating severe depression in veterans, study finds A University of Michigan study showed the effectiveness of ketamine therapies in treating severe depression in veterans. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin Gerstner weighed risks and benefits.
February 8, 2024 ‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’ A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that “gender-affirming" therapies have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender dysphoria.
February 7, 2024 California county votes to make loneliness a public health emergency, blaming pandemic Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in San Mateo County, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, as voted by the board on Jan. 30.
February 5, 2024 On this day in history, February 5, 1937, FDR announces plan to pack the Supreme Court On this day in history, Feb. 5, 1937, FDR planned to pack the Supreme Court to create support for his New Deal agenda, which sought to give government broader authority to help Americans recover post-Depression.
February 2, 2024 This woman suffered marijuana-psychosis. She says Bryn Spejcher and the man she killed were both victims Anti-marijuana advocate Heidi Swan called out California lawmakers, the cannabis industry and the media for shielding the drug's mental health risks from the public.
February 1, 2024 Elmo goes viral with innocent tweet attracting major 'trauma dump' from social media users: 'Help us, Elmo' Elmo has taken the internet by storm after checking in with people on "X" to see how they're doing — leading to an explosive response from users on the social media platform.
January 31, 2024 Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds Kids and teens who drink energy drinks were shown to have a higher risk of mental health issues, including ADHD, depression and anxiey, according to a new review.
January 25, 2024 Depression could be 'zapped' away with brain stimulation, new study suggests: ‘Better quality of life’ Patients with severe depression reported “substantial improvements" for at least six months after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation, according to the University of Nottingham in the U.K.
January 25, 2024 Mental health may be worse in teens from large families, study suggests: 'Fewer resources' Researchers from The Ohio State University found teens with a greater number of siblings reported poorer mental health than those who came from smaller families. Psychologists offered reactions.
January 22, 2024 Listen to the Missouri 911 call in the death of Grace Holland Grace Holland died of a single gunshot wound to the head in 2021. Authorities suspected it was a suicide, but her family has questioned conclusion in a wrongful death lawsuit. (Courtesy: The Holland family)