Pandemic-Related School Closures Tied to Poor Mental Health of Students
Much of the poor mental health during school closures tied to established risk factors
Global Dementia Cases Projected to Top 152 Million in 2050
Increases in cases mainly due to population growth and aging, with relative importance of these factors varying by region
Mental Health Disorders Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Findings show even higher risk among those with severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
Acne Negatively Impacts Emotional Health of Adult Women
Adult women with acne describe disruption to their personal and professional lives
Acceptability of Assessment App Low in Schizophrenia Patients
Thirty-one percent of participants with schizophrenia spectrum disorders installed app; app remained installed in 70 percent
Depression, Suicide Concerns Up Among Teens During Pandemic
Increase seen in percent of teens screening positive for depression, positive suicide risk screening, and recent suicidal thoughts
Deaths Up in 2020, Even When Accounting for COVID-19
Men ages 15 to 64 years of age were particularly hard-hit by excess deaths, while children were spared
Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement
Women disproportionately excluded in minimum hours requirement; tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous, multiracial workers
Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems
Movement Disorders May Affect Exercise in Patients With Psychosis
Parkinsonism linked to significantly decreased physical activity, increased sedentary behavior in patients with schizophrenia
