More articles about: Mental Health
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What More Could We Do to Prevent Veteran Suicides? Survey Reveals Clues
Most veterans in VA mental health care approve of voluntary programs to reduce gun access during high-risk periods. What the findings could mean for doctors, patients and families.
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Expanded Medicaid Means a lot for Health and Work Lives of Enrollees
Findings from Michigan enrollees may help other states understand the potential impact of Medicaid expansion and work requirements on health and employment.
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Study Offers Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Young People with Anxiety
Treating children with anxiety at the onset of symptoms can prevent substance use, school dropouts and suicide attempts. A new study seeks young participants.
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Stuck in a Loop of ‘Wrongness’: Brain Study Shows Roots of OCD
By studying hundreds of brain scans, U-M researchers identify abnormalities common to people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Does Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’ Influence Teen Suicide? Survey Asks At-Risk Youths
Half of suicidal adolescent show viewers in a hospital sample say the controversial television series contributed to their suicide risk, a new report finds.
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U-M Program Helps Women Veterans Readjust to Civilian Life
After Her Service is a national program that focuses on improving women’s mental health and professional success after they leave the military.
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Make the Brain a Joyful Place and Combat Depression
A reflection by a top neuroscientist about the science of stress – and the importance of taking pleasure in small things.
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How to Address a Drinking Problem
It can be tough to determine if a person’s consumption is unhealthy — and even harder to get him or her to talk about it. Why having the conversation is crucial.
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A Traumatic Memory Can Be Near Impossible to Shake
Memories of trauma are unique because of how brains and bodies respond to threat.
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How Anxiety Can Fuel a Panic Attack — and What to Do Next
Get information on the different types of anxiety, learn the symptoms of panic attacks, including how anxiety can trigger panic, and get tips for stopping a panic attack.
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One Patient’s Mission to Shatter Psych Ward Stigmas
A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.  
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Public Health Forums Fight Mental Health Stigma
Surveys suggest many people have stigmatizing beliefs toward people with mental illness. A partnership between U-M and the Ann Arbor District Library aims to do something about it.
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39% of Americans More Anxious Today Than This Time Last Year
Although anxiety is rising across all age groups and demographic categories, there are notable distinctions among certain groups.
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ECT Emerges as Cost-Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression
After two other depression treatment options fail to give relief, a new analysis suggests patients and providers may want to look to electroconvulsive therapy.
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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Teen OCD
Learn about a Michigan Medicine OCD research study - now accepting patients - focused on using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD treatment in teens.