Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Psychosocial Factors Key in Peds Care for Special-Needs Kids
Report provides guidance for clinicians caring for children and youth with special health care needs
Medication Beliefs Affect Uptake of Preventive Tx for Breast Cancer
Uptake of preventive therapy low among those with strong concerns about tamoxifen, meds in general
Infections Linked to Increased Later Risk for Mental Disorders
Subsequent risk increased with infections requiring hospitalization, treatment with anti-infective agents
Less Pediatric Screen Time Tied to Better Well-Being
High users of screens more likely to have history of depression, anxiety, mental health tx
Rates of Mental Health Tx, Diagnosis Up for College Students
2007 to 2017 also saw increases in depression and suicidality, while decrease observed in stigma
Mental Health Conditions, Suicide Up After Major Trauma
Rise seen in postinjury rate of mental health diagnoses; suicide rate higher than population average
Happy Childhood Memories Associated With Better Health
Memories predicted better physical, mental health even in middle age and older adulthood
AAP: More Children Visiting Pediatric EDs for Mental Health
Increase in mental health-related diagnoses from 2012 to 2016, higher rate for non-Hispanic blacks
Social Stigma Worsens Mental Health With Autism
Research may dispel past theories that the condition contributes to mental health issues
Diagnoses, Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Up in College
Highest odds ratios seen for anxiety, panic attacks, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
