Progress Toward Cutting Racial Mortality Disparities Stalling, Reversing
Progress reversed due to increase in mortality from external causes, stagnation for cardiovascular diseases
2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Clinically Diagnosed Depression in Youth
Highest rates seen during COVID-19 pandemic versus before pandemic and in females, those aged 14 to 17 and 18 to 22 years
Prevalence of Mental Disorders Higher in Transgender, Gender-Diverse People
Additionally, a higher prevalence of lifetime suicide plan and attempts was observed
Video Consultation Model Aids Mental Health in Primary Care Patients
Small, but significant effects seen at six months and sustained at 12 months
Higher Buprenorphine Doses Reduce Acute Care for Opioid Use Disorder
Findings seen for doses >16 mg and emergency department or inpatient utilization
Recall of Conversion Practice Exposure Tied to Mental Health Symptoms
Recall of both sexual orientation and gender identity conversion linked to greater PTSD, suicidality symptoms
Implementation of Suicide Care in Primary Care Cuts Rate of Suicide Attempts
Population-based suicide care program also yields increase in rates of safety planning compared with usual care
Women’s Menstrual Cycles Affected After Earthquakes
Risk factors for menstrual irregularities include posttraumatic stress symptoms, comorbid chronic disease, smoking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors
Intervention includes six-week in-home, voice-activated cognitive behavioral therapy program
Adverse Brain Health Outcomes Increased for Sexual, Gender Minority Groups
Increased risk seen for a composite of stroke, dementia, late-life depression, which persisted for sexual, gender minorities separately
