JPML Rejects Calls to Create Video Game Addiction Lawsuit MDL
Video game addiction lawsuits target too many different games and developers to justify centralizing all claims before one federal judge, MDL Panel finds.
Tag Archives: Anxiety
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School Districts Joining Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Seeking Reimbursement for Costs Necessary to Address Mental Health Problems
Lawsuit alleges that school districts have been forced to put in place mental health programs, mobile crisis units and other costly efforts to combat social media addictions among students.
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Video Game Addiction Lawsuits Seek Damages From Microsoft, Google, Sony and Other Developers
Some parents say their children spend $350 a month on their video game addiction, and harmful techniques employed by the developers leave children with severe depression, anxiety, and bursts of rage.
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Study Finds Dose-Response Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Long-Term Side Effects
Findings come amid increasing concerns over the long-term side effects of ultra-processed foods, which make up 58% of American diets.
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Youth Drug and Alcohol Addiction in U.S. is Often Linked to Stress, Mental Health Problems: CDC
Three-quarters of teens who abuse drugs are diagnosed with mental health problems, often using illegal or controlled substances to self-medicate
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Children Are Getting More Drugs for Anxiety, Less Therapy: Study
New screening standards recommend anxiety evaluations for children as young as 8, which could result in even more drug prescriptions, researchers warn.
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Depakote Use During Pregnancy Linked to Psychiatric Problems in Childhood, Study Warns
The study also found increased risks of ADHD among children whose mothers used Topamax during pregnancy, and ADHD and anxiety among those who used Keppra XR.
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Air Pollution Linked to Increased Anxiety, Depression Risks: Study
Particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides in air pollution appears to increase the risk of the mental health disorders.
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Children Kept Out of School Long-Term After a Head Injury Have a Harder Time Recovering: Study
Socialization at school appears to help many children recover from concussions faster, and can help avoid depression and anxiety, researchers found.
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Could Lead to Mental Health Issues In Newborns: Study
Researchers found hormone and gene disruptions in the placentas of women who used marijuana during pregnancy.
