Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced the results of its annual national survey on drug use and health for 2021.

A majority of adults older than 50 years with COPD had no psychiatric disorders and had good mental health, according to a study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Restrictions on reproductive care access were associated with higher state-level rates of suicide among reproductive-aged women, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

The American Psychiatric Association said it is pleased that provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 will promote access to mental health and substance use disorder care, according to a statement on its website.

According to results of a recent poll, 37% of Americans rated their mental health as “fair” or “poor,” up from 31% a year ago, with 26% reporting that they anticipate experiencing more stress as the new year begins, up from 20% a year ago.

Throughout the year, Healio has conducted exclusive interviews to learn more about new research on clinical conditions as well as other health care updates and how they will impact primary care practices.

In an American College of Cardiology survey with responses from nearly 6,000 cardiologists worldwide, about one-quarter reported having a mental health condition.

Costs associated with mental health telehealth for adolescents have skyrocketed since 2019, according to research from Nomi Health.

The consumption of walnuts was shown to reduce academic stress and bolster mental health among university students, especially women, researchers reported in Nutrients.

Increased levels of well-being are associated with decreased CVD risk, hypertension and dyslipidemia, as well as improved age-related vascular function, researchers reported.