Mental HealthNov 22, 2024
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
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Mental HealthNov 22, 2024
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
Mental HealthNov 22, 2024
Workplace Anxiety: Common Triggers And Coping Strategies
Workplace anxiety is not uncommon, especially in high-stress fields. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health ...
Mental HealthNov 21, 2024
Milwaukee County Jail audit finds suicidal inmates handcuffed for hours, lack of training
Deeply alarming. Dangerous. Ill-equipped. This is how a long-awaited, independent audit described the Milwaukee County Jail's ...
Mental HealthNov 21, 2024
Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis
Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that…
Mental HealthNov 20, 2024
How nerve stimulation could ease inflammatory bowel disease
A new study shows stimulating the vagus nerve in mice with colitis reduced stress-driven symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease by regulating SUMOylation, an immune response that triggers gut inflammation.
Mental HealthNov 19, 2024
Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior
Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with depression and…
Mental HealthNov 19, 2024
Innovative methods for treating mental disorders
There is still a gap in our understanding and application of effective treatment for mental disorders, and the number of ...
Mental HealthNov 19, 2024
85% of employees say job stress impacts their mental health. Here's how employers can provide support, especially for women.
An overwhelming 90% of Americans believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, and the issue is increasingly ...
Mental HealthNov 17, 2024
CDC warns of new E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
Mental HealthNov 16, 2024
New guide to help people provide mental health support in their communities
SINGAPORE – Groups that would like to set up “well-being circles” to offer mental health support in their communities can ...
Mental HealthNov 12, 2024
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Mental HealthNov 10, 2024
What are barriers to mental health treatment for minorities?
There are several barriers to mental health treatment for minority populations. Barriers can reduce or prevent access to ...
Mental HealthNov 6, 2024
Climate change ‘exacerbating’ mental health crisis
Growing awareness of climate emergency causing ‘psychological distress’, warns UK health agency Tim Wallace is the Telegraph ...
Mental HealthNov 3, 2024
Bipolar Disorder: 4 Types & What You Need to Know About Them
Bipolar disorder is a long-term mood disorder characterized by major fluctuations in mood — both high and low — that can ...
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Mental HealthOct 30, 2024
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available ...
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Magnetic field applied to both sides of brain shows rapid improvement for depression
A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The…
Mental HealthOct 28, 2024
Childhood attention issues and genetic factors may predict psychosis risk
Researchers have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.
Mental HealthOct 27, 2024
Mental health professionals: Who they are, what they do, whom you should approach
SINGAPORE – When a teenager battling gaming addiction was referred to counsellor Daniel Wong, it was clear to him that the ...
Mental HealthOct 25, 2024
Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity bias,' which can fuel the…
Mental HealthOct 25, 2024
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a…
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Mental HealthOct 23, 2024
Differentiating Mental Health, Illness, and Performance
Mental health, mental illness, and mental performance are distinct concepts that impact the way we think, feel, and behave.
Mental HealthOct 22, 2024
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Mental HealthOct 22, 2024
Self-reported mental health status of Millennials globally in 2024
Adults who viewed mental health as the biggest health issue worldwide 2018-2025 Adults who said mental health is their country's ...
Mental HealthOct 21, 2024
How to grieve a celebrity while protecting your mental health
Navigating your emotions in the aftermath of a celebrity death can be complicated. Here, three grief experts share their advice ...
Mental HealthOct 17, 2024
Researchers use genetics to find psychopathology risks
Researchers are identifying behavioral, environmental and neural factors through which genetic risk for mental health problems is expressed in youth.