Mental Health
Most high school students report adverse experiences during pandemic
Nearly three out of four U.S. high school students reported at least one adverse experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, a CDC study found. The experiences were associated with poor mental health and suicidal behaviors.
ED, hospital visits for psychiatric care lack follow-up
Rates of follow-up after acute mental health service use in younger individuals were suboptimal, but improving involvement with outpatient mental health care providers may increase rates, per a new study published in Psychiatric Services.
Most Americans say lawmakers should prioritize mental health
A recently released poll from the American Psychiatric Association showed that 79% of adults believe the state of mental health in the U.S. is a public health emergency that requires action from lawmakers.
National efforts underway to address well-being, burnout among nurses
Efforts in Congress and among national organizations are underway to help nurses address burnout and mental health, a speaker said during the Nephrology Nursing Practice Management and Leadership Conference.
Reducing sexual violence by policy, social factors may benefit teen mental health
Reducing sexual violence through policy and societal changes may benefit the mental health of adolescents and contribute to shrinking gender gaps in internalization of mental health issues, per a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Teens’ mental health improves following return to sports
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Reports of anxiety and depression decreased student athletes who returned to sports, according to a presentation at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
Replacing 30 minutes of social media use with physical activity boosts mental health
Replacing half an hour of social media time with physical activity was associated with improvements in mental health, according to researchers.
Majority of small business owners prioritize mental health since onset of pandemic
Results of a recently released poll revealed that 77% of small business owners said they have prioritized mental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gut Feelings: Gastropsychology offers fresh take on ‘dysregulated’ brain-gut crosstalk
As research evolves on the pivotal role the brain-gut connection plays in digestive diseases, so too has knowledge of how best to treat patients.
GI psychology a ‘rewarding partnership’ for both patients, providers
It is wonderful to see the topic of gastropsychology featured in this month’s Healio Gastroenterology cover story. The piece highlights the benefits of providing brain-gut psychotherapies as integrated care for patients with chronic digestive conditions and discusses both the progress we have made and the challenges we face implementing this approach.