Psychology and Psychiatry

Flight Anxiety Soars to New Heights Amid Aircraft Incidents | Newswise

David Bale2 weeks ago01 mins

Newswise — Recent headlines surrounding aircraft incidents across the U.S. are enough to make anyone nervous. But for people with upcoming travel plans, including Spring Break, these disasters can stir up fears and trigger flight anxiety for even the most seasoned travelers. From relaxation techniques to actionable advice, Lokesh Shahani, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist with…

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Innovative program helps seniors manage stress | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago05 mins

Newswise — A Université de Montréal research team consisting of Marie-Josée Richer and Pierrich Plusquellec from the School of Psychoeducation, Sébastien Grenier from the Department of Psychology, and Sonia Lupien from the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction, has released the results of a study on stress resilience in seniors. Their findings were published on January…

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Standardizing Provider Assessments Reveals Important Information About Gun and Opioid Access for Veterans at Risk of Suicide | Newswise

David Bale4 weeks ago06 mins

Newswise — PHILADELPHIA—Standardizing an assessment process currently used by doctors during care discussions with veterans at risk for suicide in other context could shed more light on the risks related to firearms and opioids. The findings from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania were reported today in JAMA Network Open. They…

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Mental Health Care Clinicians Typically Ask Certain Patients About Firearm Access | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago05 mins

Newswise — Many mental health care clinicians don’t ask all of their patients whether they have access to firearms, an important step in firearm injury prevention, according to Rutgers Health researchers. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, examined a report by mental health care clinicians on firearm access screening, barriers to screening and providers’…

Truck Drivers Need Tailored Health Supports to Kee | Newswise

David Bale3 months ago06 mins

Newswise — It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing. In the first meta-analysis of how health behaviour interventions can…

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For Those with CTE, Family History of Mental Illness Tied to Aggression in Middle Age | Newswise

David Bale3 months ago08 mins

EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the…