Peer victimisation during adolescence and its impact on depression in early adulthood: prospective cohort study in the United Kingdom

Posted on June 11, 2015September 4, 2016 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Bullying may have a negative effect on the victims for many years. According to a British study that was published in the “BMJ”, every third young adult with depression may have been bullied as a child. Depression is a leading contributor to the global burden of disease. The incidence and prevalence of depression increases rapidly from Read more about Peer victimisation during adolescence and its impact on depression in early adulthood: prospective cohort study in the United Kingdom[…]

Stimulant misuse often starts during adolescence

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Misuse of drugs is commonly ascribed to college students, but the misuse often begins much earlier. This is the result of a US data analysis that was published in “Drug and Alcohol Dependence”. The peak ages for starting are between 16 and 19. Researchers at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) analysed data from national Read more about Stimulant misuse often starts during adolescence[…]

See What Diseases You’re at Risk For Based on Your Birth Month

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Astrology isn’t a big factor in medical care, but researchers at a legitimate academic institution say there are sound and possibly scientific reasons to pay more attention to the month in which you were born if you want to understand your risk for dozens of diseases “Whenever I present our work, I have to allow Read more about See What Diseases You’re at Risk For Based on Your Birth Month[…]