Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Sensory Disabilities Tied to Worse Subsequent Mental Health in Seniors
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health, loneliness symptoms seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities
Cognitive Therapy Improves Mental Health, Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Moderate improvement seen in mental health, QoL in meta-analysis; efficacy of CBT can be influenced by age and delivery format
Psychological Well-Being Declines Years Before Diagnosis of MCI
Findings seen specifically for the components of purpose in life and personal growth
More Than Half of Older Adults Very Concerned About Medical Costs
Significant differences seen by gender and political ideology
Parental Distraction by Technology Impacts Children’s Mental Health
Technoference refers to interruptions in routine social interactions due to technology use
Poor Psychological Outcomes Seen for Patients With Rare Cancers
Suicide incidence and PTSD prevalence significantly higher in patients with rare cancers versus common cancer types
Mental Health Utilization Increased Around Time of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Increase seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use
ADHD Medications Also Improve Quality of Life
Improved QoL seen with both stimulant and nonstimulant medications
Uptick in Psychiatric Emergency Visits Seen With School Reopening
Findings seen for school reopening following pandemic-related disruptions
Alopecia Tied to Higher Prevalence of Autoimmune, Psychiatric Comorbidities
Higher risk for incident comorbidities also seen compared with matched controls without alopecia
