Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups
Non-Hispanic Black physicians more likely to report satisfaction with work-life integration versus White doctors
Pandemic Causing Increased Anxiety Among MS Patients
Anxiety increased compared with healthy controls and previous patient survey one year before COVID-19
Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support
Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues
COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Mental Health Issues
Don Mordecai, M.D., talks with HD Live! about mental health consequences, in particular for frontline health care workers
Altered Mental Status Not Uncommon in Severe COVID-19
Altered mental status includes encephalopathy or encephalitis and primary psychiatric diagnosis
Quality of Life Worse for Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Quality of life significantly lower than reference group; symptom scales worse, including insomnia
No Big Increase Seen in Loneliness During U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak
Overall, older adults reported less loneliness compared with younger age groups
Psychological Distress Up Among U.S. Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic
Young adults, low-income adults, and Hispanic adults have highest prevalence of distress
Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
Volunteering for ≥100 hours/year also tied to greater physical activity, better psychosocial outcomes
Skin Psoriasis, Somatic Comorbidity Up Psychiatric Illness
Risk increased for patients with psoriasis with somatic comorbidity, but no synergistic association seen
