Mental Health
‘A growing problem’: Rise in gambling addiction threatens bettors, athletes
As March Madness in men’s and women’s college basketball kicks off, millions will tune in to watch and bet — with the latter having major ties to the health of both the players and those making bets.
Prenatal depression ‘presents differently across cultures,’ warranting tailored care
Risk for moderate to severe depressive symptoms during pregnancy varied widely across 20 different racial and ethnic groups, suggesting women from different cultural backgrounds view and report depression symptoms differently, data show.
Exercise improves mental health for women with chronic pelvic pain disorders
Women with chronic pelvic pain disorders who engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity had improved mental health scores vs. those who did not, according to study results published in the Journal of Pain Research.
Glaucoma associated with poorer mental health, quality of life
Patients with glaucoma appeared to have poorer general health, mental health and quality of life, with more severe visual field impairment linked to worsening physical health outcomes, according to a study published in Cureus.
'Something needs to change': Women physicians face sharply higher suicide risk than public
Physician suicide is a pervasive issue in the medical field, especially among women, according to the results of nationwide cohort study.
Q&A: ‘Doing the lion’s share’: Mental health strain more common for women caregivers
Women caregivers are more likely to report emotional stress, struggles with work-life balance and depression or anxiety compared with men, but there are resources available to help.
Q&A: Prioritizing cultural competence key to improving mental health for Black individuals
According to a study published in International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, substantial gaps exist in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, as well as in symptom burden, between Black and white individuals.
Few receive effective treatment for mental health, substance use
Less than 7% of individuals with mental health or substance use disorders receive effective treatment worldwide, according to a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
‘Missed opportunities’ for firearm access screening show need for change
Many mental health care clinicians screen for firearm access and are confident in their ability to implement such screening, a research letter in JAMA Network Open showed.
Lack of adequate mental health care in inflammatory arthritis ‘needs to be addressed’
Depression and anxiety among patients with inflammatory arthritis is significantly undertreated, with large proportions not receiving minimally adequate care, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.