Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Delirium-Related Training Inadequate for ICU Staff
Only 26.8 percent of health care professionals reported screening for delirium on routine basis
Women Abused As Children Appear to Have Shorter Lifespans
Extreme stress in childhood may affect the response tendencies of immune cells
Psychological Toll of Infertility Often Ignored
Only one-quarter of men and woman said their fertility clinic offered info on mental health services
American Psychological Association, Aug. 4-7
The 124th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association The annual meeting of the American Psychological Association was held from Aug. 4 to...
Locked Doors May Not Prevent Inpatient Suicide, Absconding
Treatment on open wards linked to lower odds of suicide attempts, absconding with and without return
Perceived Stigmatization Common for Patients With Psoriasis
Lower education, higher disease visibility, severity, duration, Type D personality tied to stigmatization
Delirium Often Seen in Cancer Patients in the ER
Delirium is relatively frequent and is underdiagnosed by physicians, researchers say
Antipsychotic Polypharmacy Has Prevalence of 12 Percent
Diagnosis of schizophrenia, length of stay of 90 days or more are strongest predictors of polypharmacy
Number of Practicing Psychiatrists Declining
Findings may explain patient reports of poor access to mental health care
Anti-Anxiety Medication May Limit Empathetic Behavior
Midazolam-treated rats show less helping behavior than those receiving saline or no injection
