Mental Health - Page 528

How psychiatry killed Austin 'Gus' Deeds

The stabbing of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds, followed by the alleged suicide of his presumed assailant, and son, Austin "Gus"  Deeds are tragic events that could have been easily prevented.  

Antidepressants Can Make You Worse, Too

A new study from Yale University raises additional concerns about the use of antidepressants

Really Responding to Your Kids' Grades

As millions of students are about to receive report cards, Dr. Keith gives advice on tough discussions with your kids 

ADHD impact on families predicts whether kids get needed services

Many elementary school children with ADHD don't get services like medication and behavior therapy that might improve their condition, according to an Australian study.

Childhood cancer survivors may face physical, mental health issues

Childhood cancer survivors may face a higher than average risk of hospitalizations and cognitive challenges later in life, two recent studies in JAMA Oncology suggest.

American women are drinking more like men, study finds

It's well-known that men drink more than women—but a new analysis by a National Institutes of Health group finds that the gap between the way the two genders consume alcohol in the US is narrowing, according to an NIH press release.

Lonely? You may be more likely to get sick

Loneliness may be a health risk and can even increase a person's risk of premature death, studies have shown, but the reason for the link hasn't been clear.

Activists promote opiate antidote as US overdoses surge

Scared that her 25-year-old son might die from a heroin overdose, Jennifer Stepp said she took the unusual precaution of teaching her 8-year-old daughter Audrey how to administer naloxone, an opiate overdose antidote.

The science of monogamy and casual sex

In the September 2015 issue of Vanity Fair, the magazine attempted to navigate the mysteries of the modern dating world, perusing New York City bars and chatting up men and women as they swiped left and right on the dating app Tinder.

NFL players talk openly to help destigmatize mental illness

Arian Foster was in a bad place, drinking heavily to self-medicate and deal with the problems in his life.