Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Laws Allowing Service Denial to Sexual Minorities Tied to Distress
Laws permitting denial of services linked to increase in mental distress among sexual minorities
Social Isolation Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
Those reporting high perceived social isolation have increased risk of death, hospitalization, ER visits
ICU Intervention Doesn’t Impact Surrogate Psychological Burden
Family support intervention does have significant impact on surrogate rating of communication
12 County-Level Factors Affect Individual Well-Being in U.S.
Factors fall into the categories of social and demographic, clinical care, physical environment
Disruption of Circadian Rhythm Negatively Impacts Mental Health
Reduction in relative amplitude tied to higher risk of lifetime major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder
American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9
The 170th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 5 to 9 in...
Tobacco Cessation Support Lacking in Mental Health Facilities
Less than half of patients in mental health, substance abuse treatment facilities offered counseling
Psychological Therapies May Help Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Small benefits seen in older adults for pain intensity, anxiety, catastrophizing beliefs, self-efficacy
Lymphoma, Leukemia Survivors Have Increased Health Care Use
Survivors who are psychologically distressed use even more services than those who aren't
Early Intervention Services Best for Early-Phase Psychosis
EIS linked to better outcomes than treatment as usual for all 13 meta-analyzable outcomes
