Unwanted thoughts about infant harm can be deeply upsetting, but the research described here found they were not linked to greater physical aggression.
In a national survey of U.S. adults, support from people in everyday life was much more strongly tied to lower loneliness than support received through social media.
A study of parents, clinicians and researchers highlights treatment areas to explore, but does not test whether they improve outcomes.
A national survey study found increasing cannabis use disorder from 2021 to 2024, with notable rises in several adult age groups.
New mothers may need time to adjust after delivery.
A large long-term comparison found that students who attended public pre-K had higher grades and test scores through high school than peers in other childcare settings.
A small randomized study found a short-term improvement on one thinking test after a month of home HEPA filtration.
A study of 427 women found that those reporting several types of childhood adversity also reported the most depressive symptoms after birth.
UK health records suggest women were more often diagnosed with mental health conditions, while men more often developed heart, blood-vessel or kidney complications.