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Mental help seekers' race and class affect their ability to access mental health care

Race, Class Impacts Accessibility of Psychotherapists

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Appointment offer rates almost three times higher for middle-class versus working-class help seekers
Mental disorders were the most costly conditions in the United States in 2013

Mental Disorders Were Most Costly in U.S. in 2013

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Spending on mental disorders exceeded that of heart conditions in 2013, reaching $201 billion

American Psychiatric Association, May 14-18

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The 168th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 14 to 18 in...
Dose and duration of therapy are associated with mortality for new antipsychotic users

For New Antipsychotic Users, Dose, Duration Impact Mortality

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Lower mortality risk for modified standardized daily dose of 1 or less versus greater than 1
Behavior modification therapy is preferable to medication for treating children 2 to 5 years old who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

CDC: Behavioral Therapy Recommended First for ADHD

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Parents of young children with ADHD can help them improve through guidance
Cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended as the initial treatment for all adults with chronic insomnia disorder

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Advised for Chronic Insomnia

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CBT recommended as initial treatment; drugs should be considered if CBT unsuccessful
Calorie restriction may improve health

Calorie Restriction Improves Mood, Health in Non-Obese

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Calorie cutters said their sleep and relationships improved, too
Cognitive-behavioral therapy might help cancer survivors manage the long-term cognitive dysfunction some experience after chemotherapy

Psychotherapy May Ease Chemo-Related Cognitive Dysfunction

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Researchers suggest their approach could improve survivors' quality of life
Varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) don't appear to raise the risk of mental health disorders such as depression

No Link for Smoking Cessation Meds, Mental Health Issues

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Meds like varenicline and bupropion may be safer to use than smokers often realize
Athletes may take longer to recover after a concussion if they had psychosomatic symptoms before their head injury

Preexisting Mental Distress Can Slow Concussion Recovery

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If psychosomatic symptoms present before injury, it took twice as long for most athletes to improve