by University of Toronto Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study published in Child Maltreatment found that in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had approximately double the odds of physical and mental health conditions, including angina, arthritis, asthma, COPD, heart attack, depression, and disability—even...
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Only 7 out of 100 people receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders, large study finds
by University of British Columbia Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels New research published in JAMA Psychiatry estimates that globally, only 6.9% of people with mental health or substance-use disorders receive effective treatment for their disorders. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Harvard Medical School analyzed survey data from nearly 57,000 participants in 21 countries collected over a 19-year...
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Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
by Mariam Fam Smoke from the Palisades Fire rises over residences in Mandeville Canyon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. What to take and what to leave behind when ordered to...
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Study uncovers psychological profiles associated with mental and brain health in middle-aged and older adults
by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical Xpress Association between psychological profiles and mental health in the BBHI and Medit-Ageing cohorts. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00361-8 As humans age, their brain function can progressively decline and they become more vulnerable to developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. Dementia and other progressive neurological conditions can significantly impair their...
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New study reveals how brain stimulation improves cognition, decision-making in mental health disorders
by Alex Smith, University of Minnesota Medical School Set-shift behavioral results and further outcomes of stimulation. (A) Probability of error based on the current variant of the Side rule (left/right nose poke port). There was no significant difference between the two rules (β = -0.006, p = 0.15), demonstrating that as a group, rats did not...
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Insurance obstacles hinder psychologists from addressing mental health crisis
by American Psychological Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey. ADVERTISING Barriers by many insurance companies can make it more difficult for psychologists to remain in-network and for patients to access...
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People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
by Zoe Beketova, Yale University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, PWD also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. Dr. Katie...
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Data analysis finds little to no relationship between social media use and mental health, challenging previous research
by Samuel Jeremic, Curtin University Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception that heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. The study, titled “Investigating the links between objective social media use, attentional control, and psychological distress,” is published in Social Science & Medicine....
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Most Americans want primary care providers to address mental health, survey finds
by Sarah Fioroni and Dan Witters, West Health Institute More than half of U.S. adults want doctors to address mental health directly. West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America, Oct. 1-13, 2024. Credit: West Health-Gallup Survey on Mental Health in America, Oct. 1-13, 2024. A majority of Americans (70%) say they would prefer to...
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Emotional contagion’ found to be a factor in seniors’ mental health
by University of Montreal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Madeleine and Paul are sitting on a park bench. As she tells Paul about her financial worries and how she’s been struggling for months to make ends meet, Madeleine’s eyes well with tears. Paul is moved by her distress; her woes resonate with him and heighten his own...