Psychology & Psychiatry
How does 988 work?
Help for a mental health crisis is now just three digits away: 9-8-8.
Sep 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Five years after water crisis, 1 in 5 Flint residents has PTSD
Data from the largest mental health survey of the Flint, Michigan community indicate that one in five adults, or roughly 13,600 people, were estimated to have clinical depression, and one in four, or 15,000 people, were estimated ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to disagree without making enemies in the age of the pandemic: Tips from a psychologist
Have you ever been mocked or abused for your views on COVID? If so, you're not alone. Anyone wishing to engage in an open dialogue surrounding the pandemic can often encounter a hostile climate, especially online.
Sep 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nearly one tenth of the US population reports having depression
Increases in depression without commensurate increases in treatment are widespread, reports a study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and City University of New York. In 2020, past 12‒month ...
Sep 19, 2022
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What to watch for: Warning signs of suicidal thoughts
The pandemic has increased general awareness and promotion of mental health; however, roughly 46,000 Americans die by suicide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This translates to ...
Sep 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Caring for those who care: Support needed for workers in nursing homes
Caregivers are particularly important during a public health crisis. Now, researchers from Japan have found that caregivers working in nursing homes experienced high levels of psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New 988 suicide hotline sees increase in calls for help
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new suicide hotline using just the numbers 988 in July, and now new data shows calls climbed 45% compared to the same time last year.
Sep 12, 2022
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Addiction
Do mandatory prescription drug monitoring programs effectively reduce opioid sales?
Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) have emerged as state‐level interventions intended to curb opioid abuse and over‐prescription. While some states have voluntary PDMPs, others have enacted mandatory or "must-access" ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Medical research
Cravings for fatty foods traced to gut-brain connection
A dieter wrestling with cravings for fatty foods might be tempted to blame their tongue: the delicious taste of butter or ice cream is hard to resist. But new research investigating the source of our appetites has uncovered ...
Sep 7, 2022
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Dentistry
Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment
Trinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. ...
Aug 29, 2022
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