Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths. But a set of recent studies tease out cause and effect.
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Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. Sometimes this will lead families to ask whether a new school is the best option.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but if it significantly affects your ability to function, it may be time to seek professional help.
Deep psychological factors play a part in obesity, including childhood trauma.
At least half of surveyed US adults experienced loneliness and social isolation.
This latest research provides hope for people whose symptoms are harder to treat.
Mindfulness, through focused attention meditation, can help overcome repetitive negative thinking, thus improving mental and physical health.
We estimate that unemployment and underemployment in the 13 years between 2004 and 2016 directly resulted in more than 3,000 Australian deaths by suicide.
Online searches search trends reveal that there’s a growing link between modern ways of living and the vicious cycle of biophobia.
When it comes to treating people with eating disorders, we may need to look more widely than what studies tell us work.
In addition to placebo effects, patients might be motivated to report they have gotten better, even when they haven’t.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a devastating form of dementia, which causes a decline in brain functioning and increased risk of mental illness.
The internet can’t seem to agree on how many ‘types’ of narcissist there are. Some websites list as few three, while others list 14.
So far, attempts to fix the emergency services crisis have largely involved short-term solutions without looking at the root causes.
Campuses struggle to take action on commitments to promote health. Universities need to work towards meaningful measures of progress and well-resourced approaches.
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With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads.
Cognitive immobility, brought on by being separated from family, can lead to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
A focus on the lower end of mental health issues has meant those in crisis are still not getting the level of support they need.
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