Mental Health
CDC: Nearly 10% of American high schoolers attempted suicide last year
A recently published CDC study painted a detailed picture of mental health and suicide risk among high schoolers in the United States.
Cognitive model predicts poor mental health among youth following a single-event trauma
A cognitive model of PTSD best predicted PTSD, complex PTSD, depression and anxiety among youth who experienced a single-event trauma, according to research published in Psychological Medicine.
Students with poor mental health more likely to skip breakfast daily
High school students with poor mental health were more likely to skip breakfast every day than peers who did not report poor mental health symptoms, according to a study published in MMWR.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Experts work to address disparities in medicine
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed every Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Mental health concerns reduce likelihood of hepatology referral in alcohol use disorder
Nearly two-thirds of patients with excessive alcohol use and a high fibrosis-4 index were not referred for liver-related care, with fewer referrals among those with mental health disorders or alcohol-related mental health hospitalizations.
‘Unethical’ conversion therapy tied to ‘poor mental health’
Individuals exposed to conversion practice to alter sexual orientation or gender identity have significantly higher risk for developing symptoms of multiple mental health conditions, study results published in Lancet Psychiatry showed.
VIDEO: Children’s mental health, AI in medicine leading themes of AAP National Conference
ORLANDO — In this Healio video perspective, Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP, discusses the focus on children’s mental health care and the role of AI in pediatric care at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
Mental health counseling more effective at reducing preterm birth vs. antidepressants
Mental health counseling is more effective at mitigating the risk for preterm birth compared with antidepressant treatment among pregnant women with depression, researchers reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Heart breaks & heart wakes: Effects of stress and mindfulness, with Jonathan Fisher, MD
In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, discusses physician burnout, mindfulness and the effects of stress on heart health with Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC.
Q&A: Women require self-care, rest to cope with burnout, promote health equity
CHICAGO — Self-care and rest are essential for preventing burnout and promoting wellness and allow medical professionals to practice at their best, according to a speaker at Women in Medicine Summit.