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Long-term effects of cannabis? It depends on when you started using

Starting cannabis use before the age of 15 may set the stage for future health struggles, according to a new study linking early cannabis use to higher odds of both mental and physical health problems ... Read More

Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood ... Read More

Are we becoming less happy, more anxious due to rising air pollution? Here’s what mental health experts say

Delhi’s prolonged air pollution crisis is no longer just a lung issue. Doctors warn toxic air may be increasing anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and emotional distress across all age groups. Read More

Mental Health Matters, People with Mental Illness Matter Too

Amid the mental health positive catchphrases, deep-rooted prejudice still exists toward people living with serious mental health conditions. Read More

Mental, Physical Health Top Parental Concerns in Comprehensive New Poll

Parents are increasingly worried about children's health, citing social media and screen time as top concerns impacting mental and physical well-being. The poll reveals significant gender differences ... Read More

Going back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental health

A new study finds that school reopenings during the pandemic were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions in children. Read More

Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude on Mental & Physical Health Come With 1 Key Twist

Gratitude practices boost both mental and physical health, affecting happiness, stress, and heart health. Receiving gratitude is more potent for positive change than expressing gratitude. Regular ... Read More

Talking digital detox and mental health with University of Minnesota

The holiday season is meant to bring rest and celebration, but it often becomes stressful as we rush through to-dos, check off lists and even lose sight of what actually ... Read More

Judge to rule on legality of MDHHS proposal to restructure state mental health services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking bids to possibly privatize some services now handled by Community Mental Health agencies. Read More