Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis
Second study highlights importance of recognizing the emotional impact of ulcerative colitis
2003 to 2015 Saw Increase in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Use
Fourfold increase seen in rate of coprescribing with opioids; twofold increase with other sedating meds
Psychopathology in Adulthood Up With Child Lead Exposure
Higher childhood blood lead levels linked to increase in general psychopathology
Psychopathic Traits in Adulthood Up With Child Lead Exposure
Higher childhood blood lead levels linked to increase in general psychopathy
Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health
Odds of being in complete mental health up more than fourfold for those with at least one confidant
Benzodiazepine, Opioid Co-Usage Up in the United States
Increases also noted in co-use of nonselective and selective benzodiazepine receptor modulators
Assessing Symptoms After 4 Weeks of Psychotherapy Helpful in Teens
Week 4 seems better than week 8 for assessing response, implementing treatment augmentation
Psychotherapy May Reduce Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures
Adherence to psychotherapy linked to lower seizure frequency, higher quality of life, fewer ED visits
Feeling Life Is Worthwhile Linked to Healthier Aging
Feeling tied to stronger relationships, greater social engagement and prosperity, less loneliness
Psychoeducational Intervention of Little Benefit in Breast Cancer
However, patients said that psychoeducational group study was important intervention for their life
