TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child’s mental well-being.
But even thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds can be emotionally upsetting, too, health experts note.
Some anxiety in the face [...]
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Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child’s Mental Health
May 21, 2013
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in Critically Ill Hospital Patients
May 20, 2013
Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
May 16, 2013
By Brenda GoodmanHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.
Released Thursday, the report represents the government’s first comprehensive look at mental disorders in children. It focuses on diagnoses [...]
Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
May 13, 2013
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — Cancer patients who participate in the creative arts — such as music therapy, dance, art therapy and writing — may be helping to reduce the anxiety, depression and pain that can be associated with their diagnosis, according to a new report.
Taking part in these creative arts [...]
Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
May 1, 2013
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Extreme fatigue is common in U.S. teens and often goes untreated, a new study finds.
Researchers surveyed more than 10,000 teens, aged 13 to 18, and found that 3 percent reported having extreme fatigue that had lasted at least three months and was not relieved by rest. Half of the [...]
Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
April 16, 2013
By Lisa EspositoHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, April 16 (HealthDay News) — It’s the day after the Boston Marathon bombings and three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy who came to cheer his father on during the race. The boy’s mother and sister are both seriously injured. A nation is on edge — again. And parents are [...]
Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care
April 11, 2013
THURSDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) — U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds, researchers report.
Their pain levels showed the most improvement three to six months after their [...]
Unemployment’s Toll Can Be Heartbreaking
April 11, 2013
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) — As anyone who’s lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble.
Job loss can cause immediate heart issues, and the stress and bad habits that frequently come with unemployment can build [...]
Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
March 28, 2013
THURSDAY, March 28 (HealthDay News) — Poor children who move three or more times before they’re 5 years old are at increased risk for behavioral problems, a new study contends.
Researchers examined data from about 2,800 children born in 20 large U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000. By age 5, fewer than one-quarter of the children [...]
Ranting on Websites May Just Make You Angrier
March 22, 2013
It’s so tempting. You read something on a website about a button-pushing issue that makes you mad and you’ve got to respond. Before you know it, you’re verbally sparring with a stranger. But you may want to think twice before jumping into the fray. While you might like getting your point of view off your chest, over the long term your rants may be making you less happy and more angry, suggest two new studies by a single research team.
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