GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Risks and Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Reduced risks seen for neurocognitive, coagulation, cardiometabolic disorders; increased risks seen for GI, arthritic disorders
1999 to 2021 Saw Rise in Methamphetamine-Related Mortality
This trend may be driven by increases in heroin and synthetic opioids coinvolvement
Pandemic Led to Rapid Adoption of Telemental Health for Those With Schizophrenia
Faster diffusion of telemental health care for schizophrenia seen in state-operated versus free-standing mental health agencies
2011 to 2022 Saw Increasing Prevalence of Poor Mental Health
Inequities noted in outcomes by age, sex, and racial and ethnic group
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
Integrated Care Boosts Smoking Cessation When Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening
Integrated care involving medication and intensive counseling provides optimal smoking cessation intervention
Binge Drinking in Retirement Tied to More Depressive Symptoms
Overall, retirement associated with higher levels of depression
U.S. Students Not Engaging in Healthy Diet, Exercise, Sleep Behaviors
From 2013 to 2023, decrease seen in healthy dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, including getting enough sleep
Antipsychotics at Doses >75 mg a Day Linked to Risk for Tardive Dyskinesia
Significantly increased risk for tardive dyskinesia seen with doses >75 mg/day at last prescription and as maximum dose
Many Health Care Providers With Psychopathology Are Not Seeking Care
25.6 percent of providers reported mental distress severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria for psychopathology
