Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Children’s Mental Health Impacted by Adult COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Stress surrounding the pandemic declined in U.S. children after vaccinations were rolled out for adults
Teen Use of School Mental Health Services Up in 2019
Odds of receiving any school mental health services were greater in 2019 than each year from 2009 to 2018
Poor Sleep Patterns Tied to Worsening Behavioral Health During Pandemic
Insufficient sleep duration, inconsistent timing of sleep tied to mental health symptoms and substance use
Two in Five Adults With ADHD Report Excellent Mental Health
Rate of complete mental health lower among adults with ADHD compared with those without ADHD
Transgender, Gender-Questioning Teens Have Worse Health Outcomes
On most measures in five domains of health, transgender adolescents reported differences from cisgender adolescents
Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19
Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide
Less Than Half of Primary Care Providers Ask About Teens’ Mental Health
Parents also report that it is difficult to get mental health care for teens
Mindfulness Intervention Cuts Opioid Misuse, Chronic Pain
Additional benefits include reductions in opioid dosing, emotional distress, and opioid craving
Concussion Linked to Mental Health Issues Among Children Aged 5 to 18 Years
Risk increased for developing a mental health issue, self-harm, and psychiatric hospitalization after a concussion
Extreme Heat Tied to Higher ED Use for Mental Health Issues
Findings seen across psychiatric diagnoses, with stronger association noted among men
