Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds texting may be more suitable than apps in treatment of mental illness
Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications.
Jan 29, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others
Around 3 in 10 adolescent young caregivers in the UK think about self-harming, and more than 10% contemplate harming others—often the person for whom they are caring, new data show.
Apr 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding the mental health challenges of refugees
On 23 May, 2022, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) made an announcement that the number of people compelled to leave their homes due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Few doctors, spotty internet: Finding mental health care tough for many Americans
Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health care, a new study shows.
Sep 21, 2023
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Addiction
Addiction nonprofit makes searching for services simple
Addiction Policy Forum, a national substance abuse nonprofit, has added Connecticut-specific resources to its online database of treatment centers, facilities and healthcare providers.
Aug 11, 2018
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Addiction
What goes on inside a medically supervised injection facility?
The Victorian government recently announced a medically-supervised injecting centre for North Richmond, an inner-city area plagued by drug overdoses. While some may argue the establishment of such facilities normalises drug ...
Nov 29, 2017
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Health
Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll
When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa is worried about making rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes holds off on filling his blood pressure medication.
Sep 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers call for greater clarity over what constitutes a mental health problem
A new systematic review from researchers has uncovered a plethora of models used by psychiatrists, psychologists, social scientists, and users of mental health services to understand mental health problems.
Feb 11, 2022
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Health
Health care's familiarity with military culture critical to improving care for veterans
Health care systems and providers need to understand the unique realities of military culture in order to work effectively with veterans and military families, according to the findings of a study by a University at Buffalo ...
Jan 29, 2016
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Medical economics
'Boarding' patients for days, weeks in crowded ERs is common now
When Hannah, a California marketing professional, showed up at her local emergency room in March 2023 for a pregnancy-related complication, she wasn't prepared for what happened next.
Oct 5, 2023
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