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For patients with bipolar disorder

High-Deductible Health Plans Affect Care in Bipolar Disorder

Drop in nonpsychiatrist mental health provider visits, but not psychiatrist visits, seen after switch to HDHP
The U.S. government does not have the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads

Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads

Judges said HHS exceeded its legal authority by requiring drug price disclosure as part of its stewardship of Medicare, Medicaid
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CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified

Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
Higher levels of stressful life events are associated with a higher risk for coronary heart disease among postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes

Stressful Life Events May Up CHD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Findings for coronary heart disease risk seen in large study of postmenopausal women with T2DM
Hallucinatory experiences in individuals with seizures are markers of high risk for mental health disorders and suicidal behavior

Hallucinations Tied to Mental Illness in Individuals With Seizures

Hallucinatory experiences also strong risk marker for suicidal behavior in those with seizures
Sexual inactivity has increased among U.S. men and women

Sexual Inactivity Has Increased Among U.S. Men, Women

More 18- to-24-year-old men report having had no sexual activity in 2016-2018 versus 2000-2002
Outpatients with bipolar disorder often have familial psychiatric history

Familial Psychiatric History Common in Bipolar Disorder

Patients with versus without familial history tend to need more treatment but have similar response
Obese patients are reporting physical and mental health challenges during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders

Stay-at-Home Orders Challenging Obese Patients

Survey respondents report difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, deteriorating mental health
For adults older than 50 years

Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors

Volunteering for ≥100 hours/year also tied to greater physical activity, better psychosocial outcomes
For children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19

Significant predictors of ADHD behaviors included children's, parents' overall mood, children's study time