One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction safe, effective for anxiety disorders
Nov 10, 2022
In a randomized study, mindfulness-based stress reduction is noninferior to escitalopram.
Assisted living innovations offer new hope for older adults with serious mental illness
By
Kimberly Hadson, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
May 28, 2024
As the population of older adults with serious mental illness grows, the long-term care industry must increase options available so everyone can find a place to thrive as they age. Assisted living has...
Dietary protein intake linked to higher odds of healthy aging
Jan 23, 2024
The highest odds were seen for plant protein, which also was linked to absence of physical function limitations and good mental status.
Being in good shape tied to fewer mental health Rx
Sep 11, 2023
There was not an association noted between a reduced risk for medication use for adults aged 65 or more years.
Telemedicine has declined since pandemic, but video encounters still frequent
Jan 22, 2024
“Although these nationwide trends can inform research and policy, they obscure disparities in access to and use of telemedicine that disproportionately affect older adults, individuals in rural regions...
Integration of Medicaid physical, mental health does not aid outcomes
Jan 08, 2024
No significant benefits were seen for most measures of utilization, quality and outcomes.
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.
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.
Company’s digital product assessments start with diabetes, muscle pain tools
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 10, 2023
A new health/tech institute is ready to start assessments for digital products, beginning with diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders.