Higher Frequency Cannabis Use Tied to Demographic Factors
Young and racial minority populations, those with low socioeconomic status more likely to have higher frequency use
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Overall Prevalence of Autism 2.3 Percent Among 8-Year-Olds in 2018
And, cumulative incidence of ASD diagnosis or eligibility received by 48 months was higher in children aged 4 years versus those aged 8 years in 2018
Care for Eating Disorders Up During Pandemic
No similar increase in inpatient or outpatient care seen for three comparator behavioral health conditions
States Claim Sackler Family Members Are Abusing Bankruptcy Process
Settlement was reached in thousands of lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma for its role in opioid epidemic
Early Childhood Feeding Problems Tied to Developmental Delays
Authors say young children with multiple eating problems may benefit from screening for developmental delay
Discrimination Has Pervasive Adverse Links to Mental Health
Adverse mental health, substance use, and poor well-being reported for young adults with interpersonal discrimination
Days of Extreme Heat Linked to Increased Risk for ED Visits
Risk increased for emergency department visits for any cause and for heat-related illness, renal disease, mental disorders
First Overdose Prevention Centers in the Nation Open in NYC
Cities and states nationwide have pushed for overdose prevention sites in recent years
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
