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Un tercio de los latinos afirma estar más estresados estas fiestas que en 2023, alegando las preocupaciones económicas y la falta de seres queridos

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A medida que se acercan las vacaciones de invierno, uno de cada tres (33%) latinos dicen que están experimentando más estrés relacionado con la temporada de vacaciones que el año pasado. Algunos de los principales factores estresantes identificados son el coste de los regalos navideños (51%) y las comidas festivas (45%), el duelo por la pérdida o la ausencia de un ser querido (50%), y sentirse solo (38%). Además, los latinos encuestados están estresados por la dificultad para hacer frente a la d

A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings

  • APA Leadership, Healthy living for mental well-being, President Blog

The Hallmark version of the holiday season portrays a snow-blanketed cozy, warm and loving environment in which we reconnect with friends, family and loved ones, and celebrate the people and events we are thankful for. In fact, in a new poll from the American Psychiatric Association, 47% of Americans say that’s the thing they look forward to the most this holiday season, and, no doubt, it can be joyous.

Clinical Guidelines on Eating Disorders: A Practical Tool for Trainees and Clinicians Alike

The lifetime prevalence for all eating disorders worldwide is estimated to be 7.8%, according to a systematic review covering 2000-2018.(1) The total economic cost in the United States alone in 2018-2019 was estimated to be nearly $65 billion dollars.(2) These statistics are prior to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been associated with a significant rise in the reported frequency of eating disorders, particularly among adolescents and young adults.

Dr. Rebecca W. Brendel Is Named APA President-Elect

The members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) have chosen Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D., as the medical society’s next president-elect. The results were released today but are not official until the APA Board of Trustees confirms them at its March meeting.

New Book Issues Wake-up Call on Technology Addiction

A new book from APA Publishing, Technological Addictions, is a wake-up call alerting the medical community—and society at large—to the addictive potential of technology. Edited by Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., and James Sherer, M.D., the book provides context and understanding around potential addiction to a variety of technologies, along with discussion of assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

As Americans Turn Increasingly to Internet Betting, APA Releases New Edition of Gambling Disorder Guide

More Americans than ever are placing bets on sports online, according to many recent reports. The vast majority of people who gamble are able to do so without any long-lasting problems, but research has shown that up to 1 percent of the population currently has a gambling disorder. Gambling disorder involves repeated, problem gambling. Despite significant personal and familial problems caused by the individual’s behavior, those with gambling disorder struggle to control their gambling.

For Gen Z, A Sense of Purpose and Family Connection Contribute to Happiness

  • Children and Youth, Healthy living for mental well-being, Patients and Families

Much attention over the past few years has been paid to the challenges, struggles and anxieties of Generation Z (12- to 26-year-olds), but a few recent surveys and studies have focused more on what contributes to Gen Z happiness and life satisfaction.

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