While many people believe misinformation on Facebook and Twitter from time to time, people with…
MENTAL HEALTH
Financial Incentives for Hospitals Boost Rapid Changes to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Hospital emergency departments (EDs) not only care for patients with overdose and other complications from…
Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Are Peaking in College Students
A survey by a Boston University researcher of nearly 33,000 college students across the country…
How Messenger Substances Influence Individual Decision-Making
As indicated by other studies, different parts of the brain are responsible for different types…
Pandemic Increases Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues for Those Struggling with Obesity
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a detrimental impact on substance use, mental health, and weight-related…
U.S. Adults Report Highest Stress Level Since Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the U.S. confronts a bitter election season, political unrest and violence, a shaky economy,…
COVID Lockdown Loneliness Linked to More Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the COVID-19 lockdown was linked to worsening…
Study Finds COVID-19 Attack on Brain, Not Lungs, Triggers Severe Disease in Mice
Georgia State University biology researchers have found that infecting the nasal passages of mice with…
Drinking During COVID-19 Up Among People with Anxiety and Depression
People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during…
Loneliness Hits Young People Harder During Lockdown
Fear of losing your job, worrying about you or a loved one getting sick, and…
