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The use of the opioid addiction medication buprenorphine is much higher in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act than in those that did not expand the program

Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid

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Fivefold increase seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018
Using buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder may increase adherence to treatments for other chronic conditions

Taking Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Up Other Med Compliance

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Findings seen among those taking buprenorphine and any of five other drug classes
Among former smokers

Depression, Substance Use Increasing in Former Smokers

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2005 to 2016 saw increase in prevalence of major depression; marijuana use increased from 2002 to 2016
Adults who take prescription opioids for severe chronic pain are more likely to have increased anxiety

Use of Opioids + Cannabis Tied to Poorer Mental Health

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Co-use associated with anxiety and depression symptoms compared with opioid use alone
Childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease is associated with an increased risk for psychiatric morbidity

Childhood-Onset IBD Ups Risk for Psychiatric Morbidity

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Risk significantly increased for suicide attempt and mood, anxiety, personality, eating disorders
Environmental pollution appears to be associated with an increased risk for psychiatric disorders

Exposure to Pollution May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

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Higher rates of bipolar disorder, major depression linked to poor air quality in U.S., Denmark cohorts
A parent-targeted intervention can increase adolescent-reported frequency of parent-adolescent communication about sexual and alcohol use behaviors

Parent-Targeted Intervention Can Up Communication With Teens

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Intervention increased adolescent-reported frequency of parent-teen communication about sex, alcohol
Adding mental health specialists

VA Mental Health Initiative Linked to Improved Access to Care

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Addition of mental health specialists at primary care clinics increased utilization but also cost
The urgent individualized interventions to reduce firearm access

Extreme Risk Protection Orders May Help in Averting Shootings

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Urgent individualized intervention may play role in efforts for prevention in analysis of cases in California
Gender-minority students have an increased likelihood of having mental health problems compared with cisgender students

Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students

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Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM versus cisgender students