FDA Approves New Kind of Drug for Schizophrenia
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The first new type of medication in decades to help fight against schizophrenia...
U.S. Suicide Rate Increased to 14.2 Per 100,000 in 2022
Decline in age-adjusted suicide rate from 2018 to 2020 followed by increases in 2021 and 2022
Digital Mental Health Games Improve Psychological Outcomes in Youth
Findings seen for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or depressive disorder
Prenatal Exposure to Pandemic Milieu, Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Increase Autism Risk
No increased rates of positive M-CHAT-R screening seen for offspring
Semaglutide May Lower Risk for Opioid Overdose in T2DM, Opioid Use Disorder
Compared with other antidiabetes medications, semaglutide linked to lower risk for patients with comorbid opioid use disorder
Transgender, Gender-Diverse Youth Have Five Times Higher Positive Suicide Screens in ED
Active suicidal ideation higher for cisgender males than females
Childhood Trauma Tied to Worse Health, Risks Later in Life
Association exists in a sex- and childhood stressor-specific manner
988 Mental Health Crisis Calls Now Link to Caller Location, Not Area Code
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a move that could mean more Americans in crisis get help and...
14.3 Million Americans Are Caring for Ill or Disabled Veteran
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans are caring for veterans, putting their finances and their mental...
Electrolyte Abnormalities Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Eating Disorders
Increased risk seen for mortality and for hospitalization, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, bone fracture, bowel obstruction
