Mental Health

The CDC estimates that nearly half of the adult population in the United States has obesity. Despite its prevalence and potential impact on health, interventions for obesity are difficult to access due to stigma, very few providers specializing in this care and their expense.

The psychological needs of people with congenital heart disease remain largely unmet despite research suggesting mental health support is critical for quality of life, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.

Use of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based digital mental health intervention led to significant improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms after 12 weeks, per results of a study published in Journal of Medical Internet Research.

The American Academy of Neurology has issued a statement in support of protections surrounding the physician-patient relationship, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

More than 76% of parents of middle and high school students in New Jersey said that depression screenings in school are necessary, according to a survey conducted by Rutgers University.

The HHS announced more than $155 million in awards for primary care and dental residency programs through the Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA.

Enrollment in a workplace mental health program was linked to improvements in symptoms of anxiety and depression and resulted in positive return on investment for employers, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Prevalence of clinically significant anxiety and depression among adults in the United States increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with prior years, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Serious injuries sustained in combat by male soldiers from the United Kingdom were associated with poor mental health outcomes, and the type of injury influenced the severity of the outcome, per a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.

The ASRM recently announced a list of researchers who will receive funding from the ASRM Research Institute in 2022.