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Mental HealthChildhood Woes Impact Adult Stability
Alcoholics with a past suicide attempt had history of troubled childhood
Mental HealthSmoking is Bad for Bone Health
Smoking and depressive symptoms in teen girls resulted in lower bone density
Mental HealthWhen Pregnant Women Live in Risky Places
Miscarriage rate higher among pregnant women subjected to more living stress
Mental HealthNo Smoking in Many Psych Hospitals
Smoking cessation in psychiatric hospitals has improved but still has a ways to go
Mental HealthSpray Away Dry Mouth
Antidepressant induced dry mouth reduced with malic acid spray
Mental HealthThat's a Head Injury; This is Not
Traumatic brain injury education lacking in 80 percent of veterans
Mental HealthEarly Smokers More Addicted
Nicotine dependence worse in people who start earlier based on twin study
Mental HealthTotal Health Approach to Quitting Smoking
Smoking cessation program including physical activity and health tips result in higher quit rate
Mental HealthSuccess Over Teen Drinking
Alcohol misuse can start early but personality focused interventions may help
Mental HealthCan Secondhand Smoke Hurt Kids' Kidneys?
Secondhand smoke exposure may be linked to chronic kidney disease in teens
Mental HealthMind and Body Power For Older Adults
Cognitive function enhanced with combo of mental and physical activities in older adults
Mental HealthBlood Test May Predict Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer risks higher in male smokers who have low bilirubin levels
Mental HealthBrush it Off Today for a Better Future
Depression and anxiety symptoms found in people affected by stress earlier in life
Mental HealthLess Mood Disorder, More Psychosis
Schizoaffective disorder may share more symptoms with schizophrenia than bipolar disorder
Mental HealthFollowing the Rx to the Letter – or Not
Prescription medications not taken as directed for majority of patients
Mental HealthUsing to Cope With Parental Deployment
Alcohol and substance use rates too high in kids with deployed parent
Mental HealthThe Dollars for Dementia Add Up Fast
Dementia healthcare costs may outstrip heart disease and cancer costs
Mental HealthVascular Health Test For Dementia Risk
Dementia risk test bested by heart disease and stroke risk tests
Mental HealthMom, Go Outside to Smoke
Smoking indoors around infants more common in houses with multiple kids
Mental HealthNeed for Weed Takes Its Toll
Marijuana dependent users had higher rates of mental health disorders than others
Mental HealthQuit Talk Around Mental Health
Smoking cessation counseling more likely given to patients without mental health condition
Mental HealthAlcohol, Suicide and Overdoses
Suicide related overdoses in young adults are increasing with alcohol use
Mental HealthBipolar Disorder Haunted by Childhood
Bipolar disorder worsens with childhood abuse history
Mental HealthFeeding Your Feelings the Wrong Way
Eating disorders and unhealthy eating behaviors worsen mood after eating