Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
COVID-19 Vaccination Tied to Decline in Distress in U.S. Adults
Decreases in distress and perceived risks for infection, hospitalization, and death reported by those receiving at least one dose of vaccine
Pediatric Mental Health Surveillance IDs Scope of Public Health Burden
Surveillance data show 20.9 percent aged 12 to 17 years had major depressive episode; 18.8 percent seriously considered attempting suicide
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