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- December 03, 2024
December Issues of APA Journals Feature Research on the Amygdala, PTSD, and Discrimination
The latest issues of two American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and Psychiatric Services, are now available online.
- November 26, 2024
Un tercio de los latinos afirma estar más estresados estas fiestas que en 2023, alegando las preocupaciones económicas y la falta de seres queridos
A medida que se acercan las vacaciones de invierno, uno de cada tres (33%) latinos dicen que están experimentando más estrés relacionado con la temporada de vacaciones que el año pasado. Algunos de los principales factores estresantes identificados son el coste de los regalos navideños (51%) y las comidas festivas (45%), el duelo por la pérdida o la ausencia de un ser querido (50%), y sentirse solo (38%). Además, los latinos encuestados están estresados por la dificultad para hacer frente a la dinámica familia (37%) y trabajar largas horas durante las fiestas (22%).
- November 25, 2024
One Quarter of Americans Say They Are More Stressed This Holiday Season Than in 2023, Citing Financial Concerns and Missing Loved Ones
As the winter holidays approach, 28% of Americans say they are experiencing more stress related to the holiday season than they did last year, but the causes of their stress vary. A few of the top stressors identified were affording holiday gifts (46%), grieving a loss/missing a loved one (47%), and dealing with challenging family dynamics (35%). More than half of 18- to 34-year-olds (54%) reported being “very” or “somewhat” worried about affording holiday gifts, whereas only 38% of those 65 and older felt the same way.
- November 04, 2024
November Issues of APA Journals Feature Research on Substance Use Disorders, Suicide Prevention, Peer-Run Approaches, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Focus, are now available online.
- October 30, 2024
Two in Five Americans Say Their Mood Worsens in Winter; 29% Say “Falling Back” Hurts Their Mental Health
As the nation “falls back” to standard time, Americans are twice as likely to say their mood declines in the winter (41%) as they are to say it improves (22%). But, as also found in the latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), when spring comes around, 61% report feeling better.