Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
COVID-19 Survivors at Higher Risk for New Behavioral Health Issues
People who survived the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 had increased risk for anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment, sleep, and substance use disorders
Trends in Pediatric ED Visits for Mental Health Conditions Explored
Mental health effect of the pandemic was high for adolescent girls, with increases in specific MHCs
Mental Disorders Tied to Subsequent Dementia Onset
Associations consistent across different psychiatric conditions, for Alzheimer disease and all other dementias
Antidepressant Combos Compared to Monotherapy for Acute Depression
Combinations using an antagonist of presynaptic α2-autoreceptors may be an option for depression that does not respond to monotherapy
Illicit Amphetamine Use May Increase Risk for Psychosis
Decreased risk for psychosis seen in those receiving rehabilitation treatment for amphetamine misuse during deferred prosecution
Suicidal Thoughts May ID Teens With Treatable Psychosocial Problems
Findings based on corroboration between simultaneous teen, parent screening
Physician Mental Health Has Declined During the Pandemic
Findings show an increase in mental health, substance use-related visits among Canadian physicians
Self-Help Aids Quality of Life for People With Psoriasis
Findings show modest, but significant, benefit from either compassion-based or mindfulness-based self-help
Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Gained Weight During First Year of Pandemic
Significant predictors of pandemic weight gain were psychological distress, prepandemic weight, and children at home
Suicide Attempts Increased Among U.S. Adults From 2008 to 2019
But authors say use of mental health services is not increasing among those who attempt suicide