Minorities Seeking Mental Health Care are Often Misdiagnosed
Black women, in particular, are frequently given the wrong diagnosis by mental health providers.
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Young People, Mostly Girls, Report Chronic Pain, Suicidal Thoughts
Teens and preteens are reporting high levels of pain and thoughts about ending their own lives.
Rural Areas Struggle to Get Their Fair Share of Settlement Money
Less populated areas of the U.S. are fighting for their share of opioid epidemic funds.
TikTok Algorithms are Exposing Preteens to Self-harm, EDs
Online algorithms are leaving teens vulnerable to harmful content.
Walnuts Contain Ingredients that can Help Students on Exam Day
Eating walnuts before exams could improve student health, scores.
The Rush to a Synthetic Version of Psilocybin & Patent is Underway
Drug makers are trying to gain market share by developing a magic mushroom synthetic.
Hearing Aids Might Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Studies Show
Hearing loss is one of the major causes of dementia. Here’s how to prevent cognitive decline.
Case of Severe COVID Can Cause the Brain to Age
Postmortem brains show significant aging post-COVID.
New Study Links Screen Time to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD can develop from excessive screen time, new research shows.
Study Suggests Lack of Mental Health Resources Increases Youth Suicide
A lack of mental health providers, especially in poverty-stricken areas, can lead to a higher adolescent suicide rate.