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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

Worldwide smell screening could improve mental and physical health of millions

A programme of smell screening, awareness campaigns and health policies could improve the mental and physical health of millions - according to research led by the University of East Anglia. Read More

The overdiagnosis debate in mental health misses the point

Focusing on who ‘counts’ as mentally ill will ultimately send us down the wrong path,” Miranda Wolpert, director of mental health at Wellcome, writes. Read More

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

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

Mark Mahoney: Improving physical, mental health is good for your heart and your head

As we progress into autumn with some people not able to purchase food, pay rent, cover utilities, the issue of stress and mental health become even more important for obtaining/maintaining a healthy ... 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

Three ways climate change affects mental health—and why the story is more hopeful than it might seem

As headlines about heat waves, floods and wildfires become more frequent, many people report a growing sense of worry about what climate change means for their future. Some recent media reports have ... 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