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Prevalence of PTSD, other mental disorders higher with screening tools than interviews
Among health care workers in England, prevalence estimates of PTSD and common mental disorders were markedly lower when assessed using diagnostic interviews compared with screening tools, per a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Patients with PTSD at an increased risk for hospitalization, death from COVID-19
Patients with PTSD who were diagnosed with COVID-19 were more likely to be hospitalized or die, compared with those without a psychiatric disorder, researchers reported in Translational Psychiatry.
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Poll: 75% of Americans believe incarcerated persons should get mental health support
According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, 75% of Americans said mental health support should be provided to incarcerated persons.
Mental illness risk higher for North Korean refugees, immigrants living in South Korea
Risk for developing mental illness among North Korean refugees and immigrants living in South Korea was significantly higher than for those in the general population, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
New genetic engineering company aims to develop neuroactive compounds from plants, fungi
Empyrean Neuroscience Inc. has announced its launch as a genetic engineering company dedicated to developing fungi- and plant-based therapeutics for the treatment of neuropsychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Biden administration announces $15M in funding for behavioral health clinics
Following its announcement of nearly $300 million in funding — $27 million specifically for youth — the Biden administration has announced an additional $15 million in funding for state-based mental health clinics.
Disease outbreaks linked to adverse mental health issues in adolescents, young people
The COVID-19 pandemic and H1N1 epidemic were associated with adverse mental health events in adolescents and youth from low- and middle-income countries, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.
Five years after Flint water crisis – depression, PTSD highly prevalent
Depression and PTSD were highly prevalent 5 years after the onset of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, suggesting that public-works disasters have large-scale, long-term psychological impacts.
HHS releases roadmap in addressing national mental health crisis
HHS has released its “Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration,” which details policy solutions to help integrate mental health and substance use care into large health care systems.
Partnership offers military veterans access to psychedelics at home, abroad
Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness and Wake Network Inc. announced a joint venture to offer ketamine infusions in the U.S. and psilocybin clinical retreats internationally with a special focus on military veterans’ need for access.
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