According to the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) conducted in 2015-2016, the prevalence of mental disorders in children between the ages of 13-17 was 7.3% in both sexes. Furthermore, 26.8% of girls married are under the legal age, while 8% of girls aged 15-19 are mothers or pregnant. The survey also found that 37% of … Read more
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in older adults, and here are some habits that can help control your risk. Sign up for notifications Depression is a mental and emotional disorder that affects not only the younger generation but also the elderly. Feeling sad and sometimes feeling “blue” is normal. However, persistent … Read more
A new one Gallup survey found that more than half of teens in the US spend an average of 4.8 hours on social media each day. Responses came from 1,591 people aged 13-19, and the survey results show that as teens get older, they stay on social networks even longer. No one actually watched the … Read more
By STEVE DUNFEY, InDepthNH.org Mental illness is becoming a topic of equal emphasis with other illnesses. Leading the way was John T. Broderick, Jr. In New Hampshire and Vermont, Broderick has spent the past seven years speaking hundreds of times to school audiences about mental illness. More specifically, in his experience in his own family: … Read more
New research reveals that individuals who have recovered from a major depressive episode process negative information for longer than positive data compared to people with no history of depression. This cognitive bias may increase their risk of relapse. The study included a meta-analysis of many different studies, concluding that focusing solely on reducing negative information … Read more
British Columbia Share on facebook Share on Twitter Share via email Donna Dryer admitted to conflicts of interest and boundary violations in MDMA-assisted therapy research Bethany Lindsay – CBC News Posted: 3 hours ago Former psychiatrist Donna Dryer, right, talks about psychedelic therapy with husband Richard Yensen in 2019. (David Nickles/YouTube) A BC psychiatrist has … Read more
Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes NEW YORK As more children emerge from the pandemic struggling with mental health issues, their parents are looking for ways to help them build emotional resilience. And toy companies are paying close attention. Although still in its early stages, a growing number of toy marketers are considering MESH or mental, … Read more
Colder weather, less daylight, and seasonal changes can affect your overall mood, leading to depression or seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, which affects about 11 million people across the United States each year. Seasonal affective disorder can begin with the first signs of fall or winter, including cooler temperatures and less daylight as … Read more