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Antipsychotic drug prescription is still common for people with intellectual disabilities

Antipsychotic Rx Still Common With Intellectual Disabilities

Also, sharp increase seen in antidepressant prescriptions in 2014 versus 2004
Sexual harassment at work is associated with an increased risk for suicidal behavior

Workplace Sexual Harassment Tied to Suicide Risk

Association accounted for sociodemographic and work characteristics plus baseline health
The use of telepsychology has increased dramatically during the pandemic

Telepsychology Use Up 12-Fold in the U.S. During Pandemic

However, adoption of telepsychology has varied according to individual and practice characteristics
Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased risk of a range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in offspring

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS

Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome tied to higher risk for neurodevelopmental disorders
A minority of adolescents with diagnosed mental

Minority of Teens Receive Health Care Transition Planning

Adolescents with anxiety, depression more likely to receive recommended transition care planning
Internet searches indicative of acute anxiety peaked early in the COVID-19 pandemic

Web Searches Suggesting Acute Anxiety Spiked Early in COVID-19

Largest spike in acute anxiety queries recorded on March 28, 2020, with 52 percent more queries than expected
Black and other nonwhite athletes report more pain

Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players

Former black players, those of other races report worse physical, mental health than white players
Baby boomer caregivers more often have chronic health conditions and frequent mental distress than noncaregivers

Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers

More caregivers have at least one chronic health condition, more often have frequent mental distress
Higher levels of outdoor artificial light at night are associated with less favorable sleep patterns as well as mood and anxiety disorders in adolescents

Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens

Also, outdoor artificial nighttime light associated with higher risk for mental health disorders in adolescents
More than 40 percent of adults across the United States have reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition during the COVID-19 pandemic

Adverse Mental, Behavioral Health Issues Common During COVID-19

Consideration of suicide increased for those ages 18 to 24, minority racial/ethnic groups, essential workers