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• Anxiety and depression disorders can lead to an increased use of sick leave.
• The NFL has launched a comprehensive wellness program for current and retired players, including a confidential mental health phone line.
• A new strategy called Emotion Detectives Treatment Protocol educates children suffering from anxiety and emotional disorders on what they’re feeling and how to manage those feelings.
• Early-onset mental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse are associated with reduced household income in developed countries.

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• Researchers discovered that anxiety is more common in people living in Western countries whereas depression is more commonly reported in the East.
• Treating patients suffering from PTSD with with Accelerated Resolution Therapy can substantially reduce symptoms.
• Recounting old and new memories can bias actions in the future.
• Revenue raised for the state of California’s mental health programs often bypasses those with mental health problems.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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• The fear, dread and other negative feelings that come with anxiety disorders can affect everyday decision-making.
• Seniors can combat loneliness with mindfulness.
• Infants with dads who were involved in the early months of their development had fewer behavioral problems as 1-year-olds.
• The bombings, violence and instability impacting the daily lives of those in Pakistan has led millions to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses, but few get help.
• Yoga relieves stress by reducing cellular inflammation, according to new research.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.

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• Researchers confirm that depression and anxiety are worldwide problems.
• As revisions to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) are about to begin, transgender advocates are working to ensure the new wording alters the mental illness perception on this population.
• A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and medication has been found to reduce symptoms of depression in cancer patients.
• Children in foster care can learn resilience and feel increased hopefulness from a technique called Cognitively-Based Compassion Training.
• Neglect early in life can change a child’s brain and behavior in the long run.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.