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Military-connected youth are at increased risk for adverse outcomes during wartime

Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime

Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
Multiple factors can impact levels of compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among nurses

Many Factors Impact RN Compassion Fatigue, Satisfaction

Significant differences on basis of sex, age, education level, unit, acuity, change in nursing management

American Psychological Association, Aug. 6-9

The 123rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association The annual meeting of the American Psychological Association was held from Aug. 6 to...
Use of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs is increasing among men

APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men

Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
Teens who frequently use social media are more likely to say they struggle with mental health concerns that are not being addressed

More Social Media Use Linked to Mental Health Concerns in Teens

Those on social media sites for longer than two hours a day more likely to report mental health concerns
From 2006 to 2010 there was an increase in antipsychotic medication use among adolescents and young adults

Antipsychotic Use Up for Teens, Young Adults From 2006 to 2010

No increase in use for those aged 1 to 12 years; males more likely to use antipsychotics than females
Behavioral health should be further integrated into the primary care setting

ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care

Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
In a series of experiments

Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire

Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Close to one in 10 American men suffer from depression or anxiety

CDC: Men With Anxiety, Depression Not Getting Treated

Young minority males less likely than whites to access mental health care
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer

Review: Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Benefit Insomnia

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia deemed helpful in meta-analysis