Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
2018 to 2021 Saw Rise of Non-LSD Hallucinogen Use in U.S. Young Adults
Higher use seen among males, White people, and those from higher socioeconomic backgrounds
About 15 Percent of Children Received Mental Health Treatment in 2021
Children aged 12 to 17 years were more likely to have received any mental health treatment than those aged 5 to 11 years
AI-Based Coach Promising for Behavioral Therapy
Benefits seen in neuroimaging, problem-solving, as well as depression, anxiety symptoms
School-Based Group Intervention Effective for Mental Health in Teen Girls
Reduction seen in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and significant decreases seen in anxiety and depression
Youth LGBTQ-Specific Mental Health Services Lacking
Lower odds of services seen in rural areas, public facilities
<40 Percent of Children With Firearm Injury Receive Mental Health Care
Children with previous mental health service use, non-Hispanic Whites have higher odds of service use after injury
Sustained Smoking Cessation Tied to Improved Mental Health
Decreases in depression, anxiety seen, particularly in people with history of mental illness
Perceived Clinician Knowledge of Transgender People Tied to Self-Rated Health
Transgender respondents who believe their clinician has lower knowledge about transgender care report higher psychological distress
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens’ Mental Health
Murthy is calling on policymakers, tech companies, researchers, and parents to 'urgently take action'