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10/28/2025

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Doctors have long known that antidepressants come with side effects for cardiovascular and metabolic health.

But a major analysis from a team of researchers in the U.K. has, for the first time, pulled together data from more than 150 clinical trials to compare the physical side effects of dozens of antidepressants.

The study, published in the Lancet this week, details how each medication can affect weight, blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol and other areas of health.”

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5582787/antidepressant-side-effects-mental-health

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https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5582787/antidepressant-side-effects-mental-health

Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.

10/22/2025

“Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happiness, whether technology is making us less happy, and whether it’s possible to worry too much about being happy.”

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/happiness

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https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/happiness

Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the relationship between money, technology and happiness.

10/21/2025

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10/16/2025

“People should treat their sleep seriously,” said study co-author Valeria Kebets, manager of machine learning projects at Concordia’s Applied AI Institute. “It affects everything in their daily functioning.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/sleep-profile-sheds-light-health-lifestyle-cognition-new-study-shows-rcna235901

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https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/sleep-profile-sheds-light-health-lifestyle-cognition-new-study-shows-rcna235901

Researchers have uncovered five patterns of sleep that affect brain activity in different ways.

10/15/2025

"What we hear from students is that while there may be value in this, there's also some negative consequences that are coming with it, too," Laird says. "And if we're going to realize the benefits of AI, you know, we really need to pay attention to what students are telling us."

https://www.npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5561981/ai-students-schools-teachers

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https://www.npr.org/2025/10/08/nx-s1-5561981/ai-students-schools-teachers

A national survey of students, teachers and parents shines a light on how the AI revolution is playing out in schools – including when it comes to bullying and a community's trust in schools.

10/07/2025

“ In recent years, there’s been a worldwide increase in disasters, mass violence, and terrorism around the world. These events often come with loss of life, leaving many children experiencing both trauma and grief, which take a toll on their development. Disasters leave many children struggling with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as they also struggle with their grief. Furthermore, when the grief is due to an event that is widely covered by media, children and their families often have difficulty navigating their personal recovery and healing separate from that of the community.”

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/traumatic-events

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https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/traumatic-events

Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health and how parents can talk to kids about traumatic events.

10/05/2025

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10/04/2025

“A majority of U.S. workers (54%) said job insecurity has had a significant impact on their stress levels at work, and more than a third (39%) said they are concerned they may lose their job in the next 12 months due to changes in government policies, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2025 Work in America™ survey.”

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/05/job-insecurity-causing-stress

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https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/05/job-insecurity-causing-stress

More than half of U.S. workers report that job insecurity—driven by government policy changes and economic uncertainty—is significantly impacting their stress and mental health, according to the APA’s 2025 Work in America™ survey.

10/01/2025

A recent study, published on Aug. 29 in JAMA Network Open, highlights a gap in medical care for 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD. The study emphasizes that treatment guidelines recommend six months of behavior therapy for these young children and their families before starting ADHD medication

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm


https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250915202839.htm

Preschoolers with ADHD are often given medication right after diagnosis, against medical guidelines that recommend starting with behavioral therapy. Limited access to therapy and physician pressures drive early prescribing, despite risks and reduced effectiveness in young children.