Some seniors report worsening mental health in pandemic
Jul 30, 2021
18.3% of respondents aged 50 to 80 years reported worse mental health; 29% made a lifestyle change to address mental health.
$282 billion: What mental illness costs America each year
Apr 24, 2024
America’s mental health woes essentially serve as an annual economic downturn for the nation, a new study says.
Primary care-based housing program can cut healthcare use
Feb 08, 2024
Patients in the program who obtained new housing reported mental and physical health benefits.
Nurses more likely to have suicidal ideation than other workers
Nov 03, 2021
Nurses with suicidal ideation also were less likely to report that they would seek professional help.
New poll results reiterate health benefits of social life, companionship
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 04, 2019
Results of a new poll amplify research that links chronic loneliness and health issues ranging from memory loss to shorter lives, according to those involved.
Colorado says yes to medical use of ‘magic mushrooms’
Nov 14, 2022
Colorado voters approved a measure to make the medical use of ‘magic mushrooms’ legal, paving the way for its use in treating several mental health disorders.
Pets offer health benefits but also have drawbacks, finds poll of older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2019
Pets can help older adults cope with mental and physical health challenges, but they also can lead to challenges of their own, according to newly released results of a national poll.
With new proposed rules, Biden administration pushes insurers to boost mental health coverage
Jul 26, 2023
The new rules would require insurers to assess whether customers have the same medical and mental health benefits and fix any disparities if they do not.
Study: Greenery has physical, mental health benefits for women
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2016
A new study finds that U.S. women whose residences are surrounded by more vegetation appear to have lower overall mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation. The effects are strongest...
Mental health apps offer basic features
Dec 29, 2022
Privacy challenges were identified for the apps, including metrics such as star ratings.