June 30th 2023
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
June 21st 2023
Primary care clinicians should screen all adults for the 3 mental health conditions to ensure timely referral for appropriate treatment.
June 8th 2023
Nearly all Americans with health care insurance say rising costs are affecting their mental wellbeing and their physical health, according to new survey findings.
May 15th 2023
May 12th 2023
Results showed that 37% of adults feel more anxious now than they did 1 year ago.
Mental Health in Women with Obesity: An Expert Interview
A nationally recognized obesity expert discusses mental health in women with obesity.
New Research May Help Clinicians Identify Children at a Higher Risk for Self-harm Events
In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.
Daily Dose: Meditation for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Meditation Reduces Stress, Depression, and Anxiety and Improves QoL in Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
Four months of meditation improved quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with CAD, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023.
Depression, Anxiety More Common Among Teenagers, Young Adults Who Vape Marijuana and Nicotine
About 60% of dual vapers experienced depression and 52% experienced anxiety, according to findings from a survey of over 2500 youth and young adults.
Expert to Clinicians on Mental Health: “We are Never Trapped”
Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness shares 3 pieces of advice on connecting with colleagues again.
Use of Primary Care Visits for Mental Health Concerns Rising Steadily, Study Finds
Primary care is increasingly the setting for mental health discussions, diagnosis, and treatment, underscoring the need for both structural and process change.
US Mental Health Crisis Meets Limited Treatment Capacity: APA Survey Findings
While 60% of US psychologists have no openings for new patients, demand for treatment continues to rise, especially among adolescents and health care workers.
All Health Care Professionals Can Support One Another's Mental Health, Expert Says
Not every physician has to be a mental health expert to assist their colleagues, staff, and patients in improving their mental well-being. Just start the conversation.
USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations for Anxiety, Depression Screening in Youth
For the first time, the task force recommended screening children aged 8 and older for anxiety in primary care settings.
Current Telehealth Use 88% More Likely by Patients with Chronic Conditions: Survey
Telehealth continues to support continuity of care and to increase access to and willingness to use the health care system, according to survey authors.
CDC: Suicide Rate Up in 2021, Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk
The numbers drive up concern but do not provide context for this very complex issue, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Mental Health Treatment Utilization in America: 5 Findings from National Center for Health Statistics Report
The percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment increased, women were more likely than men to receive treatment, and 3 more key findings.
USPSTF: Primary Care Clinicians Should Screen Adults for Anxiety, Depression
USPSTF's draft statement is the first it has issued recommending primary care screening for adults younger than 65 who do not have signs or symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care is Essential: Call to Action from Leading Physician Groups
The ACP and AAFP along with 6 other professional groups say the current system is failing US mental health needs and it's time to make changes.
Women Found "Significantly" More Likely to Experience Long COVID, Disaggregated Research is Essential, Investigators Say
A literature review comprising ~1.3 million patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 reveals women are 22% more likely vs men to develop long COVID, yet treatment is no different.
Benefits of Exercise in CVD Risk Reduction More than Double in Anxiety, Depression
ACC 2022. Exercise lowers CVD risk in part by reducing the same neurobiologic activity associated with depression and anxiety, according to study authors.
Anxiety Elevates Cardiometabolic Risk Over Time in US Men, Suggests New 40-year Study
Anxiety may affect cardiometabolic health earlier in life than previously thought, according to a new long-term study of US middle-aged men.
Where are US Youth at Greatest Risk and Why? States Ranked on 6 Key Indicators
The highest percentage of youth without a high school diploma is in New Mexico and the youth poverty rate is highest in DC. More red flag indicators follow.
Mental Disorders Still a Burden on Global Health, According to New Analysis
The prevalence of mental disorders has been rising globally and the conditions today remain a leading cause of disease burden worldwide, found 30-year systemic analysis.
The "Lorna Breen Act" in Short
Click through a short summary of the provisions of the Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.
Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Passed by Senate in Unanimous Vote
The first-of-its-kind legislation would authorize $35 million for programs aimed at practitioner mental health education and campaigns to support seeking help.
Loneliness in Aging Adults Associated with High-risk Medication Use
Older adults who report being "highly lonely" are up to 2.5 times more likely to use opioid analgesics, sedatives, and anxiolytics.
Study Emphasizes Primary Care’s Crucial Role in Combatting COVID-19-related Mental Illness
Compared to psychiatrists and subspecialists, the proportion of visits to primary care was higher for patients with depression or anxiety and any mental illness in a new cross-sectional study.
COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Huge Toll on Physician Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.
Mental Health & Cardiovascular Disease: What's the Link?
What does the latest research say about the association between mental health and cardiovascular disease? Scroll through our quick slideshow for an overview.
New Collaborative Care Model May Improve Mental Health Needs of Primary Care Patients
Developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the model uses a referral management system to support primary care patients with mental health needs.
High COVID-19-related Anxiety a Risk Factor for Worsening of Asthma, Quality of Life
In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.
Study: Mindfulness Reduces Stress, Anxiety Among US Health Care Professionals
A new study found that brief mindfulness-based programs can reduce stress and anxiety among US health care professionals.
Life Stress Reduces a Man’s Sperm Quality
Men who feel stressed are more likely to have lower concentrations of sperm in their ejaculate and impaired sperm quality, which could be associated with fertility problems, according to a new study.