American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades
The average life expectancy for Americans shortened by over seven months last year. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 22, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Mass shooting fears in houses of worship
Religious leaders are trying to keep worshippers safe by increasing security. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 22, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Holidays are stressful for adults but also for kids
Kids can be happy and stressed at the same time, and parents should pay attention to certain signs. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Veterans don & apos;t want hero worship at work
Research shows that veterans don't necessarily want special treatment at work, but just for a degree of understanding. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 21, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
How to support grieving children over the holidays
Child psychologist offers suggestions to help grieving children cope with the bereavement-related challenges of the holiday season. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 16, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
New Year & apos;s resolutions for children: What pediatricians recommend
Rewarding or coaching children on their successes and failures should be approached differently by age group. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 15, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
How did COVID warp our sense of time?
Emotions such as fear influence our sense of time in a complex process that science only partially understands. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 14, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Lack of social contact harms Americans & apos; mental, physical health
Social media has encouraged two successive generations to spend valuable developmental time watching other people live their lives as opposed to living their own. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 13, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Ukraine deploys therapy dog services for kids experiencing war trauma to reduce stress, anxiety
The Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation in Boyarka brought in an eight-year-old dog to spread joy to Ukraine's children. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 12, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Here are some things to know about SAD, a type of seasonal depression that can wreak havoc on your mood, relationships, and productivity. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
What it ’s really like to parent when you have ADHD
Raising children while managing ADHD comes with a unique set of challenges on top of the usual difficulties of parenthood. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 8, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Skyrocketing demand for ADHD meds is straining the U.S. health care system
ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have been increasing across all age groups since before the days of social media. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 7, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
What it & apos;s really like to live with seasonal depression
Seasonal affective disorder isn't the winter blues. Here's how it feels navigating the condition every year, according to people who have it. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
When postpartum depression shows up as intense anger
It doesn’t always manifest as sadness or despair; here’s what you need to know to get the support you deserve. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Poor sleep can make you prickly
Sleep deficit can impact the ability to think, plan and manage emotions. (Source: PsycPORT.com)
Source: PsycPORT.com - December 1, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
