Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Half of Americans Have at Least One Chronic Health Condition
Medical conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse problems often overlap
Psych Meds Rx May Cut Violent Reoffending in Ex-Prisoners
Medications used to treat addiction cut risk in half
Heart Rate, BP in Male Teens Tied to Later Risk for Psych Disorders
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
ER Visits, Wait Times Up for U.S. Psychiatric Patients
One in five emergency doctors report waiting at least two days for a bed for a psychiatric patient
Current Election Causing Americans Significant Stress
More than half of Americans report stress as Clinton, Trump battle for the White House
Cortisol Mediates Benefit for Early Session Psychotherapy
Greater clinical improvement by next session for those with earlier exposure sessions
Dose-Dependent Link Between Cannabis Use, Psychosis Relapse
But researchers note effect is small, and the research isn't definitive
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program
Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program
