Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Poor Social Network Adds Health Risks Across Cardiac Diagnoses
Having no one to talk to linked to worse self-rated mental and physical health, anxiety, depression
Child Neuroblastoma Survivors at Risk for Psych Impairment
Psychological impairment seen particularly in those with chronic health conditions
AMA Guide Highlights Importance of Caring for Caregivers
Burnout can have harmful effects for both patients and caregivers if left unaddressed
More Adults Go to Psychiatrist, Not PCP, for Mental Health Care
But, older adults just as likely to see a primary care physician for mental health-related issues
Laws Allowing Service Denial to Sexual Minorities Tied to Distress
Laws permitting denial of services linked to increase in mental distress among sexual minorities
Social Isolation Tied to Worse Heart Failure Outcomes
Those reporting high perceived social isolation have increased risk of death, hospitalization, ER visits
ICU Intervention Doesn’t Impact Surrogate Psychological Burden
Family support intervention does have significant impact on surrogate rating of communication
12 County-Level Factors Affect Individual Well-Being in U.S.
Factors fall into the categories of social and demographic, clinical care, physical environment
Disruption of Circadian Rhythm Negatively Impacts Mental Health
Reduction in relative amplitude tied to higher risk of lifetime major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder
American Psychiatric Association, May 5-9
The 170th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 5 to 9 in...
