Mental Health Service
Survey: No clear consensus on psychological support strategies in psychedelic treatment
Opinions varied among practitioners regarding psychological support when treating with psychedelics, although an emotive approach was slightly preferred, according to results of a survey published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
‘It really does save lives’: Millions reached out to 988 crisis lifeline in past 2 years
Since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in 2022, counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts and chats from people seeking help for suicidal thoughts and mental health crises, according to HHS officials.
Skin issues prompt emotional distress, hesitancy to seek care in people with skin of color
An anonymous web-based survey found that respondents with skin of color reported emotional burdens from their skin diseases, as well as a belief that most dermatologists do not have the proper training to treat their skin type.
As more children are diagnosed with anxiety, fewer receive therapy
A study found an increase in children diagnosed with anxiety during office visits in a recent 12-year period but a decrease in the proportion of office visits that included therapy, according to results published in Pediatrics.
Q&A: If upheld, ACA ruling would ‘undermine’ behavioral health integration efforts
A federal judge in Texas recently ruled that a mandate of the Affordable Care Act requiring employers and insurers to cover certain preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost is unconstitutional.
Poll: 40% of U.S. workers prefer online mental health evaluation
According to a recently released poll, mental health among U.S. workers has improved minimally from the depth of the COVID-19 pandemic, with about half of respondents stating they would like online assessments of their mental well-being.
Busting 8 common myths in gastropsych for patients, providers
The field of psychogastroenterology has grown tremendously over the years and includes mental health providers who specialize in working with patients with GI concerns.
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans reports having depressive episode
In 2020, a total of 9.2% of Americans aged 12 years and older reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the year prior, researchers reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Addressing mental health in patients with lung cancer improves outcomes
Mental health plays a significant role in overall health, and addressing these concerns is no less important in patients with lung cancer, according to experts.
Use of mental health services stagnant despite rise in suicide attempts among US adults
Despite an increase in the rate of suicide attempts, use of mental health services by those who attempted suicide within a year of doing so has not increased, per a nationwide cross-sectional study published in JAMA Psychiatry.