Mental Health
Letters from Maine
Where a child eats breakfast is important
“Skipping breakfast and eating breakfast out of the home were linked to greater odds of psychosocial behavioral problems than eating breakfast at...
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Robots better than humans at detecting mental well-being issues in children
“The children were willing to confide in the robot, in some cases sharing information with the robot that they had not yet shared via the standard...
From the Journals
Watching TV, using computer have opposite ties to dementia risk
Study finds that actively using a computer is linked with reduced risk.
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Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks
Although an effect may be expected, the researchers were surprised by the limited data regarding physical health.
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What’s in a mother’s song?
“Songs sung to an infant repeatedly become almost like a special signal between mother and child, a way for them to bond with each other.”
Child Psychiatry Consult
Managing maternal and infant mental health
By taking the extra step to leverage the relationship between mother and infant at this highly vulnerable time, you have the ability to positively...
From the Journals
Mindfulness ‘changes the biology’ of pain
Those who completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction program had a reduction in a brain signature linked to the sensory intensity of pain.
Feature
Active shooter drills may be harming children, but doctors offer help
Data suggest that realistic active shooter drills in schools can increase depression, anxiety, and stress.
Behavioral Consult
First weeks back to school: An uneasy transition
This new school year brings a greater mix of feelings than usual for many families.
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‘Go Ask Alice’: A fake view of teen mental health
The false diary was published at a time when not as much research existed on teen mental health.
Opinion
Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”