Half of global population may have a mental disorder by age 75 years
Aug 04, 2023
Gender differences were seen in prevalence, timing and most common mental disorders.
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Mental health conditions up for partners, children of stroke survivors
Mar 19, 2024
An increase was seen in mental health conditions and self-harm and suicide for partners and adult children of stroke survivors.
Demand for mental healthcare outpacing capacity
Nov 18, 2022
Psychologists report increases in those seeking care for anxiety, depression and substance use and no capacity for treating new patients.
Majority of US adults give healthcare system a ‘D’ for handling mental health
May 08, 2024
Cost, finding a provider and stigma are top barriers to receiving treatment.
Mental health improved following first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 09, 2021
Adults receiving the vaccine between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress following the first dose.
Depressive symptoms increased among seniors during COVID-19
Dec 28, 2021
An increase was seen in the prevalence of clinically significant depressive symptoms accompanied by increased loneliness and worse quality of life.
Poll finds strong links between depression and lack of sleep
Mar 09, 2023
About 65% of adults who were dissatisfied with their sleep experience had mild or greater levels of depressive symptoms.
Most older adults with COPD are doing well mentally
Dec 16, 2022
Being married and having a confidant, being physically active and having no lifetime history of major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder were associated with better mental health with...
Tobacco, cannabis use tied to high rates of self-reported mental health Issues
Sep 15, 2023
Daily use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and cannabis was associated with both anxiety and depression.