Journalists perpetuate myth about suicide during winter holidays
Most news stories that discussed suicide and the holiday season last winter perpetuated the myth that suicides rise during the holidays, finds a University of Pennsylvania analysis.
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Mental health issues among immigrants: New research
New research on immigrant health from the American Public Health Association’s 2018 annual meeting.
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Covering the Latino immigrant community: Tips from Maria Hinojosa
Tips for reporting on the Latino immigrant community and mental health issues from award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa.
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Many soldiers who attempt suicide have no prior mental health diagnosis
Over one-third of a sample of American soldiers who attempted suicide did not have a prior mental health diagnosis, a new study finds.
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When it comes to the economy, bad news hits people harder than good news
Our personal well-being is more than twice as sensitive to economic decline as it is to economic growth, according to a new study.
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Lyme disease linked to obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread through ticks, has been linked in a study to a new concern: obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS).
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What you need to know about the microbiome
What is the microbiome? We highlight recent research on the unique communities of trillions of bacteria that we all host.
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From best friend to therapist: Research on emotional support animals
It turns out pigs can fly. And turtles and dogs, but maybe not peacocks or hamsters. As some household (and exotic) pets receive promotions to more clinical roles as emotional
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People don’t remember changing their minds
People who change their beliefs tend not to recall their initial, opposing beliefs.
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Proactive mental health care reduces preventable hospitalizations
Communities with local health departments that promote and provide mental health care have lower rates of preventable hospitalizations.
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