Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Epilepsy Associated With Poor Brain Health
In longitudinal analysis, epilepsy population had elevated risk for neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders
Nonadherence to Cancer Screening Varies by Screening Type
Life dissatisfaction linked to nonadherence for cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings
Prenatal Exposure to Glucocorticoids May Increase Risk for Some Mental Disorders in Offspring
Increased risks seen for autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, among others
Many in Need of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Not Receiving It
Findings seen across alcohol, drug, and opioid use disorders
‘Sandwich Generation’ Caregivers Face Declines in Physical, Mental Health
Those who care for both children younger than 16 years and older family members experience deterioration in mental health for several years
Interruptive Clinical Decision Support Prompts More Suicide Risk Assessments
Interruptive clinical decision support with an on-screen pop-up led to significantly more decisions to screen
Early Childhood Nonparental Childcare Attendance Does Not Influence Mental Health
Psychosocial and socioeconomic risks have interactive effects on both internalizing and externalizing symptoms
Psychologists ID Financial, Administrative Barriers to Accepting Insurance
American Psychological Association says these barriers ultimately harm patients
A Number of Older Adults Report Loneliness, Social Isolation
Authors call for clinicians to screen older adults
Most U.S. Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health at Primary Care Visits
Majority also report that screening for depression, anxiety is very important
