The 'Cry It Out' Method Can Kill A Baby's Brain Cells

Medicine & Technology Nov 12, 2019

This method, a practice that was formed because of a misunderstanding about child development, has long-term effects on a child's behavior and mental health.

Suicide Rate Among Teens and Young Adults Dramatically Increase Over Past Decade

Oct 18, 2019

Suicide rates among the youth saw a sharp increase over the past decade, making it the second most common cause of death among people aged 10–24, second only to deaths due to accidents.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

Oct 16, 2019

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

Is Financial Security a Factor for Good Mental Health?

Oct 12, 2019

Keeping mental health at an optimum is as important as physical health. Too often this may be taken for granted and at times is very detrimental to the individual. Our mind is connected to the body, and if the mind fails, then problems are sure to follow!

Mental Health Issues In Children May Be Caused by Air Pollution

Sep 28, 2019

New studies from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital highlights the relationship between the mental health of children and their exposure to air pollution.

WHO removes transgenders in the list of 'mental disorder'

Aug 19, 2019

This move is expected to improve the acceptance among transgenders in society

How News Coverage of Racism and Gun Violence Affects Children

Aug 10, 2019

Children that experience racism or prejudice on the playground show similar signs to those who have experienced humanitarian crisis.

Emergency Cesareans Put New Mothers at Higher Risk of Developing Postnatal Depression

Jun 21, 2019

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned cesarean section are 15 percent more likely to experience postnatal depression

Brain Scans Reveal How Badly Emotional Abuse Damages Kids

Jun 14, 2019

The brains of emotionally abused children are less developed, experts say

One in Five UK Children Affected By Persistent Poverty

Jun 12, 2019

Persistent poverty has a connection with poorer mental, social, and behavioral development in children, as well as worse educational outcomes, employment prospects, and earning power into adulthood

Scientific Study Uncovers Effective Anxiety Hack

Jun 04, 2019

A recent study has revealed that science can be used to cope with signs of anxiety, preventing a person from possibly falling into depression.

Living Alone Linked to Common Mental Disorders

May 03, 2019

A new study concludes that there is a link between living alone and CMDs. They also find that it affects all age groups and sexes and that primarily, loneliness is the driver.

U.S Teen Suicides Spiked After the Release of ’13 Reasons Why’

May 01, 2019

According to a recent study, there is an estimate of 195 suicide deaths among 10 to 17-year-olds just 9 months after its release.

Can brain scans diagnose PTSD?

Apr 20, 2019

As more and more people are becoming aware of mental health conditions, can it be traced by a mere brain scan?

Air Pollution Linked To Mental Health Problems Among Teens

Apr 02, 2019

Teens exposed to air pollution are more likely to suffer from mental health problems such as paranoia.