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September 11, 2024
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CDC data reveal three social drivers that influence suicide risk

CDC data reveal three social drivers that influence suicide risk

By addressing factors like health insurance coverage, internet access and income level, primary care providers can play an important role in suicide prevention, according to experts.

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September 10, 2024
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HPV vaccine coverage lower among girls with mental health diagnoses

HPV vaccine coverage lower among girls with mental health diagnoses

Girls with diagnosed mental health conditions had lower HPV vaccination coverage than their peers without mental health conditions, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.

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September 09, 2024
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White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care

White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care

The White House moved to strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act to ensure individuals with private insurance have the same access to mental health services as they do for physical health services.

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September 05, 2024
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Mental health of health workers remains a major concern following pandemic

Mental health of health workers remains a major concern following pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the health care system and the well-being of health care professionals, the effects of which are still felt today.

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August 29, 2024
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Medically complex children at higher risk for neurodevelopmental, mental health conditions

Medically complex children at higher risk for neurodevelopmental, mental health conditions

Children with medical complexity were twice as likely to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental or mental health condition, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

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August 29, 2024
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ICU staff who worked during earlier COVID-19 wave had greater resilience in recurring wave

ICU staff who worked during earlier COVID-19 wave had greater resilience in recurring wave

One observed determinant of more resilience among French ICU professionals in the omicron wave was ICU experience during earlier waves, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

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August 28, 2024
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Surgeon general: Need for ‘fundamental shift’ to prioritize mental health of parents

Surgeon general: Need for ‘fundamental shift’ to prioritize mental health of parents

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, has issued an advisory calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the well-being and mental health of parents and caregivers are valued and prioritized.

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August 28, 2024
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Mental health improved among some children during COVID-19 pandemic

Mental health improved among some children during COVID-19 pandemic

Some groups of children appeared to experience improved mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared with pre-pandemic conditions, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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August 27, 2024
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Half of parents worry about their child developing hereditary conditions

Half of parents worry about their child developing hereditary conditions

Nearly half of parents are worried about their child developing a hereditary health condition, according to results from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll of Children’s Health.

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August 27, 2024
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Stigma is ‘common thread’ among clinician suicides

Stigma is ‘common thread’ among clinician suicides

Health care professionals are more likely to experience mental health issues than other workers in the United States, but the stigma they face often deters them from seeking treatment, leading to tragic outcomes, a speaker said.

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