Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Considerable Decline Seen in Self-Reported Maternal Mental Health
From 2016 to 2023, excellent mental health decreased by 12.4 percentage points, while fair/poor mental health increased by 3.5 percentage points
Low Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Rates Seen in Cancer Survivors
One-year incidence of psychosocial therapy initiation was 12.6 percent, while incidence of medication initiation was 2.8 percent
Worse Mental Health Trajectories Seen for Survivors of Teen, Young Adult Cancer
Age-dependent U-shaped trajectories seen for depression and anxiety; symptom levels were significantly higher for survivors
Former Surgeon General Warns Social Media Is Harming Children’s Health
American Psychiatric Association, May 17-21
Combinations of Chronic, Physical Illnesses Up the Risk of Subsequent Depression
In the highest-risk groups, roughly one in 12 people developed depression over the next 10 years
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Not Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Adverse Events, Depression
GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with improvements in restrained eating, emotional eating behavior, QOL
Overwork Tied to Structural Changes in Brains of Health Care Workers
Findings show changes in specific regions of the brain
Gabapentinoids Not Directly Associated With Risk of Self-Harm
However, increased risk of self-harm is seen before initiation of treatment, during initial phase of treatment, and after discontinuation
Exercise May Provide Protection for Childhood Psychiatric Conditions
No protective associations seen for time outdoors, but protective effects for participation in organized sports
