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A new study published in BMC Psychiatry has found that short sleep duration is associated with increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior among American adolescents. Findings indicate that suicide rates have been rising across all racial groups since 200…
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Researchers explored the relationship between body weight and depression symptoms in teens and adults. They found a link between higher body weight and increased depression, especially among teens. Genetic factors appear to play only a small role. Key Facts: T…
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A new brain imaging study provides insight into how antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may bring about symptom improvement in adolescents with major depressive disorder. The findings suggest that changes in a brain region invo…
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