One in nine primary care visits is for a mental health issue
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HealthDay News
Oct 04, 2024
Only musculoskeletal conditions accounted for a greater share of visits.
Mental health-related leaves of absence common among family caregivers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
Mental health, even more than physical illness, is the most common reason workers require medical leave following a leave of absence to care for a family member, according to a new study.
Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
New rules meant to ensure parity for mental health, physical health insurance coverage
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 10, 2024
The US Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury departments on Monday issued final rules meant to elevate mental health coverage to the same level as physical health coverage under private insurance...
Sensory disabilities tied to worse subsequent mental health in seniors
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Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health and loneliness symptoms were seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities.
Chronic diabetes complications bidirectionally linked to mental health disorders
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Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
The findings were seen across the life span and irrespective of diabetes type.
Cognitive therapy improves mental health, quality of life for cancer patients
Aug 23, 2024
Moderate improvement was seen in mental health, quality of life in a meta-analysis; the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy can be influenced by age and delivery format.
Mental health utilization increased around time of prostate cancer diagnosis
Aug 16, 2024
An increase was seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use.
Mediterranean diet may aid mental health in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Jul 23, 2024
Higher diet adherence was tied to lower odds of depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Variety of digital apps aid mental health symptoms in adults
Jul 22, 2024
The authors say that digital interventions may aid patients waiting for care.