Older Asthmatics at High Risk for Depression During Pandemic
Older adults with asthma were at high risk of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study of 2,000 adults published online in Respiratory Medicine.
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New Jersey Considering Later School Start Times to Improve Teen Sleep, Mental Health
A proposed bill requiring later school start times for high schools in New Jersey (no earlier than 8:30 a.m.) is aimed at improving teen sleep and mental health.
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Cystic Fibrosis Patients Experience High Rates of Depression, Anxiety
A new literature review looks at the prevalence of depression and anxiety in people with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Pregnant Women Stressed, Depressed and Lonely During COVID-19 Pandemic
Substantial proportions of pregnant and postpartum women scored high for symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness and post-traumatic stress in relation to COVID-19.
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Can Sleep Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, according to a new study of military veterans published in the Journal of Neurotrauma.
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One-in-Five Healthcare Workers Suffer Depression, Anxiety, PTSD During COVID-19
One-in-five healthcare workers has experienced depression, anxiety, and/or PTSD during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new systematic review of 65 studies.
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COVID-19 Isolation Linked to Worse Sleep in Women Than Men
Findings published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health look at changes in mood and sleep quality during the pandemic.
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Psychotic Episodes Associated with COVID-19
A small number of recovering COVID-19 patients have exhibited severe psychotic symptoms and behavior, including delusions and acts of violence against others, the New York Times reports.
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COVID-19 Has Increased Stress Levels in 77% of Men Surveyed
A Cleveland Clinic study of 1,000 men found that 77% report their stress level has increased and 45% said their emotional/mental health has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nitrous Oxide Could Treat PTSD
A new pilot study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides an early glimpse of how veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from nitrous oxide.
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Reducing Severe Dyspnea, PTSD in COVID-19 ARDS Survivors
Research has shown that, among ICU survivors of COVID-19-related ARDS, the experience of “air hunger” (or severe dyspnea) is often associated with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Increased Cannabis Use in Individuals with Depression
The prevalence of cannabis use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 among persons with and without depression and was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017. The findings, which are published in Addiction, come from a survey-based study of 728,691 persons aged 12 years or older.
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One-Third of Lung Cancer Patients Experience Depression
Depression is common among lung cancer patients and can damage their quality of life and treatment outcomes, a new study indicates.
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COPD Patients Need More Mental Health Support
It’s not surprising that shortness of breath, a common symptom of COPD, can induce panic. Anxiety is a regular issue for people who live with this disease.
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Asthma During Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression Risk
Women who experience asthma during pregnancy have an increased likelihood of postpartum depression.
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