mfigueroa+FollowAntidepressants for Decades?!Did you know thousands of older folks have been on antidepressants for decades—sometimes since the 90s? Experts are worried because long-term use can mean memory issues and dangerous falls, but many GPs just keep renewing the prescriptions. Some patients say no one ever suggested coming off or trying therapy instead. Plus, withdrawal can be rough, so it’s not easy to stop. Shouldn’t there be more checks or other options for our parents and grandparents? #MentalHealth #Antidepressants #ElderCare #HealthNews #Wellbeing #Health173Share
Mr. Roy Ewing II+Follow4 in 10 Senegalese Women Face PsychosisWhoa, did you know 41% of Senegalese women have experienced psychotic symptoms like delusions or hallucinations? The study links higher risk to things like age, wealth, employment, media exposure, and even eating fried foods or drinking soda. On the flip side, more education and being married seem to help. These experiences are also tied to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts. Mental health is way more common—and complicated—than we think! #MentalHealth #Senegal #WomensHealth #Psychosis #Wellbeing #Health70Share
Benjamin Jackson+FollowPrenatal Stress Literally Rewires BabiesWild new research says stress during pregnancy can actually reprogram a baby’s stress response at the molecular level—and it hits girls and boys differently! Scientists found that moms’ stress messes with key brain and immune pathways in newborns, especially in girls. They even used machine learning to spot which babies were exposed, with 95% accuracy. Proof that supporting mental health during pregnancy isn’t just good vibes—it’s science-backed baby care! #Parenting #MentalHealth #Pregnancy #ScienceNews #Wellbeing #Health254Share
Theresa Mccoy+FollowTeens Are Ditching Social Media?Nearly half of US teens now say social media is bad for their mental health—and just as many are actually cutting back on their screen time. The latest Pew study found more teens are worried about endless scrolling, with girls especially feeling the impact on sleep and confidence. Parents are even more stressed about it than their kids! But it’s not all doom: most teens still love using social for creativity and keeping up with friends. Wild times for Gen Z online! #TeenMentalHealth #SocialMediaDetox #GenZ #Parenting #Wellbeing #Health80Share
Jordan Jimenez+FollowTeens Are Over Social Media DramaAlmost half of US teens now say social media is bad for their mental health—and a bunch are actually cutting back on screen time. Pew’s latest report shows 44% of teens have already started using their phones less, especially girls. Parents are even more stressed about it than the teens! But it’s not all doom and gloom: most teens still say social media helps them stay creative and connected. Anyone else noticing friends taking social breaks lately? #TeenMentalHealth #SocialMediaDetox #GenZ #Parenting #Wellbeing #Health190Share
