Pandemic Led to Rapid Adoption of Telemental Health for Those With Schizophrenia
Faster diffusion of telemental health care for schizophrenia seen in state-operated versus free-standing mental health agencies
2011 to 2022 Saw Increasing Prevalence of Poor Mental Health
Inequities noted in outcomes by age, sex, and racial and ethnic group
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
Integrated Care Boosts Smoking Cessation When Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening
Integrated care involving medication and intensive counseling provides optimal smoking cessation intervention
Binge Drinking in Retirement Tied to More Depressive Symptoms
Overall, retirement associated with higher levels of depression
U.S. Students Not Engaging in Healthy Diet, Exercise, Sleep Behaviors
From 2013 to 2023, decrease seen in healthy dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, including getting enough sleep
Antipsychotics at Doses >75 mg a Day Linked to Risk for Tardive Dyskinesia
Significantly increased risk for tardive dyskinesia seen with doses >75 mg/day at last prescription and as maximum dose
Many Health Care Providers With Psychopathology Are Not Seeking Care
25.6 percent of providers reported mental distress severe enough to meet diagnostic criteria for psychopathology
Odds of Opioid Misuse Lower in States With Medical Cannabis Laws
For individuals reporting past-year cannabis use, decreased odds of opioid misuse observed in states with medical cannabis legalization
Psychological Distress in Teen Years Tied to Later Economic Outcomes
Hypothetical policy to increase mental health preventive care could yield billions of budgetary benefits from increased labor force participation
