Partners play key role in pregnant women’s drinking

Partners play a role in pregnant women's drinking and depression, researchers report. The work could help curb the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
June 3, 2021 ~5 min

COVID-19 lockdown stressed all ages, but in different ways

The first COVID-19 lockdown early in the pandemic stressed kids, teenagers, young adults, and parents. But not for the same reasons.

Kurt Bodenmueller-U. Zurich • futurity
May 5, 2021 ~6 min


Antidepressant withdrawal or relapse? Docs can’t really tell

"The difficulty of distinguishing between withdrawal symptoms and relapse presents a real challenge when patients stop taking antidepressants."

U. Queensland • futurity
April 28, 2021 ~4 min

Faculty aid students with mental health but lack training

The vast majority of higher ed faculty report responding to student mental concerns, but say they need training and resources.

Jillian McKoy • futurity
April 16, 2021 ~6 min

Blood test for depression could personalize treatment

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

Katie Duffey-Indiana U. • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~6 min

40K kids in the US may have lost a parent to COVID-19

Approximately 40,000 children in the US, an average of one child for every 13 COVID deaths, may have lost a parent to to the pandemic since February 2020.

Matt Swayne-Penn State • futurity
April 6, 2021 ~8 min

Adult support eases effects of bullying at boarding school

A school staff member to rely on for support can mitigate the effects of bullying at boarding school, but only for male students, a new study finds.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
March 31, 2021 ~5 min

Inherited traits boost risk that teen weed users keep it up

"Some early adolescent behaviors and traits—like depression, neuroticism, and acting out—can be indicative for cannabis use later in life."

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
March 29, 2021 ~7 min


Parents’ pandemic depression boosted kids’ anxiety

Two of five parents met the criteria for major depression during the early days of the pandemic. That affected their kids' anxiety and home schooling.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
March 4, 2021 ~4 min

Peek at your own brain activity may curb mental illness symptoms

A technique called real-time fMRI neurofeedback that lets people see their own brain activity could help curb symptoms of depression, anxiety, and more.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Feb. 25, 2021 ~9 min

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