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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

Abuse is main driver of mental ill health in women and girls, say psychiatrists

Abuse and violence are key triggers for mental ill health in women and girls
Difficult relationships, home, and family pressures also contribute significantly to poor mental health in women. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
Mental health

The Pandemic Disrupted Adolescent Brain Development

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the neurological development of American teenagers, accelerating brain aging and leading to larger-than-normal thinning of the cerebral cortex.
Preliminary research indicates that female adolescents may be more affected by this accelerated brain aging than male adolescents.
The mental health crisis among teenagers during the pandemic has prompted researchers to study the physical effects of a public health catastrophe on the adolescent brain. [ more ]
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