Even without jail time, convictions may harm health

Convinctions, even those unattached to jail time, are linked to a decline in physical health, research finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 9, 2019 ~2 min

Lower risk of depression, dementia after getting hearing aids

Older adults who get hearing aids for newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of dementia, depression, and anxiety diagnoses over the next three years, research finds.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 5, 2019 ~5 min


Young teen phone use doesn’t damage mental health

New research suggests it's time to set aside fears about teen phone use and "start figuring out ways to best support them in both their offline and online lives."

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Aug. 23, 2019 ~3 min

Huge mental health gap for gender minority college students

"There has never been a more important time for colleges and universities to take action to protect and support trans, genderqueer, and nonbinary students on campus."

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Aug. 21, 2019 ~7 min

Lack of vitamin D as a kid may lead to acting out as a teen

Vitamin D deficiency during childhood could lead to rule-breaking behavior as well as anxious and depressed moods later on in life.

Laurel Thomas-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 21, 2019 ~3 min

Pregnant trans men need better health care

Transgender men who become pregnant face multiple obstacles to receiving appropriate health care.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 15, 2019 ~5 min

How to fight mental illness stigma at college with fun

Getting college students to engage in fun activities centered around honesty about mental health can help cut mental illness stigma.

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
Aug. 14, 2019 ~6 min

Does the endocannabinoid system link depression and exercise?

New research finds a significant boost in endocannabinoids and improvements in mood following prescribed moderate-intensity exercise.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Aug. 14, 2019 ~4 min


Red wine compound may have anti-stress effects

A compound in the skins and seeds of grapes and berries, called resveratrol, has anti-stress effects, new research finds. Could this lead to new kinds of antidepressants?

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Aug. 14, 2019 ~3 min

How to recognize mental illness in children

Parents, teachers, and other adults can learn to recognize the warning signs of serious mental illness and suicidal thoughts in children.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 13, 2019 ~1 min

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