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Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by the belief that you're smarter, better-looking, more successful and more deserving than others.

Deprivation, isolation and lack of access to mental health care all appear to be driving the crisis in rural America.

A new study says that people who have lots of cats aren't more likely to be anxious, depressed or lonely, CNN reporte

As air quality declines, the prevalence of mental health conditions may rise, a large, new study suggests.

"Red flag" laws that allow police to take guns away from people who've threatened mass shootings are designed to save lives, but do they?

The research could reveal links between microbiome genes and human disease, and lead to development of precision treatments, they said.

Among girls, the more often they used social media, the more psychological distress they suffered, the findings suggested.

Discussing the need for new legislation for dealing with mass shootings, Trump said that coming up with solutions is "not up to mentally ill monsters, it is up to us."

For people who stop drinking, the benefits may be similar to those experienced by people who quit smoking, who ultimately have health outcomes similar to those who have never smoked, the authors suggest.

How Are You Feeling? Check Your Wristband By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Remember the "mood ring" craze of the 1970s?A high-tech wristband is being developed along the same lines, potentially helping patients who struggle with mood disorders.The smart wristband would use a person's skin to track their emotional intensity. During a mood swing, either high or low, the wristband would change color, heat up, squeeze or vibrate to inform the wearer he might be in the throes of depression or anxiety, the researchers said."As the feedback is provided in real

Suicide deaths among black females aged 13 to 19 rose 182% between 2001 and 2017, while the rate among black teen males rose 60% during that same period.

Significant increases were also seen in suicide rates among boys and men in all racial/ethnic groups except for Asian or Pacific Islander.

On average, it only took eight hours of work per week to improve an unemployed person’s mood -- with no sign of extra benefits with more time on the job.

Common problems include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, according to the World Health Organization. About 9% have a moderate to severe mental health condition.

The problem goes beyond simply seeing the images, the study author noted. Young people who don't have mental health problems wouldn't repeatedly hurt themselves, he said.

Team sports can increase self-esteem and help vulnerable adolescents feel socially accepted and connected. These benefits can help build resilience, the study author said.

Both will be included in the WHO's International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which guides medical providers in making diagnoses.

For every 200 U.S. patients prescribed opioids in 2016, one had a family member who shopped for opioids, the study found.

The researchers' conclusion: Facial expressions do have a small effect on feelings: Smiling makes people feel happier, scowling makes them feel angrier, and frowning makes them feel sadder.

The findings do not prove that stress disorders actually triggered heart complications, experts said. But there are reasons to believe they contributed, according to Simon Bacon, author of an editorial published with the study.

Because digital addiction is not an official diagnosis, families face many challenges getting help when they see concerning behavior between their teens and technology.

The benefits of pet ownership include helping their people enjoy life; making them feel loved; reducing their stress, and providing a sense of purpose, the new National Poll on Healthy Aging found.

The format of the content made no difference, researchers found. Trigger warnings had little impact whether participants read a story or watched a video clip.

As many as 1 in 5 newly diagnosed cases of psychosis might be linked to daily cannabis use, according to data gathered from 11 hospitals across Europe.

Investigators found that beginning in the mid-2000s, those under the age of 26 started reporting a huge rise in symptoms related to depression, distress and suicidal thoughts or attempts.