Anxiety/Depression

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.

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.

Participation in group-based gardening and art demonstrated measurable improvements in women’s psychosocial health, according to results of a study published in PLOS One.

New research seems to help explain the biology behind long COVID symptoms like brain fog and increased anxiety and depression.

Results showed that compared with no sport participation, adolescents who participate in team sports experience fewer mental health difficulties, while those who compete in individual sports experience more mental health difficulties.

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a high prevalence of fatigue among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put an enormous strain on health care workers and exacerbated existing burnout and staffing shortages. Many workers have reported considering leaving the profession altogether.

Recent media reports have highlighted the health risks associated with social media use among adolescents.

Utilization of low FODMAP powders aided in control of symptom severity, somatization and depression for patients with irritable bowel syndrome in a tertiary care setting, according to findings presented at the UEG Week Virtual 2021.

Compared with standard of care, group cognitive behavioral therapy decreased psychological distress and improved overall health among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to findings presented at UEG Week Virtual.