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Amid mental health staffing crunch, Medi-Cal patients help one another

Amid mental health staffing crunch, Medi-Cal patients help one another

by Indira Khera, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThree people gathered in a classroom on a recent rainy afternoon listened intently as Derrick Cordero urged them to turn their negative

Amid mental health staffing crunch, Medi-Cal patients help one another

by Indira Khera, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThree people gathered in a classroom on a recent rainy afternoon listened intently as Derrick Cordero urged them to turn their negative
Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

by Mike Cummings,Yale UniversityDistribution of savings by mental health status in the model (left panel) and in the data (right panel). The height of the bars captures the fraction of individua

Novel study quantifies immense economic costs of mental illness in the US

by Mike Cummings,Yale UniversityDistribution of savings by mental health status in the model (left panel) and in the data (right panel). The height of the bars captures the fraction of individua
High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au

High rate of death soon after release from jail is avoidable: Researchers call for coordinated whole government response

by Rohan Borschmann and Stuart Kinner,University of MelbourneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30 million people worldwide pass through prisons every year, including almost 70,000 in Au
Unraveling schizophrenia: New insights into genetic and environmental interplay

Unraveling schizophrenia: New insights into genetic and environmental interplay

by Genomic PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the complex landscape of mental health research, a new viewpoint offers a critical examination of how genes and environment conspire to influence sc

Unraveling schizophrenia: New insights into genetic and environmental interplay

by Genomic PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the complex landscape of mental health research, a new viewpoint offers a critical examination of how genes and environment conspire to influence sc
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause
Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub

Single mindfulness and compassion session found to aid mental health

by Lori SolomonA single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to astudypub
Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly

Neighborhood connection improves mental health, says study

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly
Postpartum low-dose esketamine aids moms with prenatal depression

Postpartum low-dose esketamine aids moms with prenatal depression

by Elana GotkineA single low dose of esketamine after childbirth reduces depressive episodes at 42 days postpartum among mothers with prenatal depression, according to a study published online April 1

Postpartum low-dose esketamine aids moms with prenatal depression

by Elana GotkineA single low dose of esketamine after childbirth reduces depressive episodes at 42 days postpartum among mothers with prenatal depression, according to a study published online April 1
New research highlights inequities in treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms

New research highlights inequities in treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms

by UNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy and childbirth can be significant stressors on mental health. Nearly one in eight people who have given birth

New research highlights inequities in treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms

by UNC Gillings School of Global Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPregnancy and childbirth can be significant stressors on mental health. Nearly one in eight people who have given birth
How neural inhibition could reduce alcohol use

How neural inhibition could reduce alcohol use

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeuroscientists at Scripps Research have found that inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alco

How neural inhibition could reduce alcohol use

by The Scripps Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeuroscientists at Scripps Research have found that inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alco
High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by

High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences

by Estonian Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by
Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency