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Primary Care Use Aids Patients With Diabetes and Coexisting Psych Disorders
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September 27, 2019
For patients with mental health (MH) or substance use (SU) disorders with newly diagnosed diabetes, primary care engagement may offer moderate health benefits, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open.
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Underestimated in Patients With Mental Illness
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September 23, 2019
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment tools that do not include severe mental illness as a predictor could be substantially underestimating CVD risk, according to a study published online in PLOS ONE.
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Few Trauma Patients Assessed for Effects of PTSD, Acute Stress
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September 20, 2019
Few trauma patients are assessed for or educated about the potential effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorder (ASD) ...
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Psychiatric Disorders May Up Risk for Bilateral Oophorectomy
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September 09, 2019
Certain mental health conditions are associated with an increased risk for unnecessary bilateral oophorectomy for nonmalignant indications...
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Prurigo Nodularis Associated With Mental Health Disorders
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August 26, 2019
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is associated with mental health disorders, systemic illnesses, and HIV infection, according to a study published online in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
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Mixing Marijuana With Opioids May Not Be Good for Mental Health
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August 23, 2019
As America continues to struggle with an opioid epidemic, marijuana has been suggested by some as a safer alternative to opioid painkillers...
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Use of Opioids + Cannabis Tied to Poorer Mental Health
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August 21, 2019
Adults who take prescription opioids for severe chronic pain are more likely to have increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues if they also use cannabis...
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Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems for Transgender College Students
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August 19, 2019
Transgender college students are two to four times more likely than their classmates to have mental health problems, researchers say.
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Phone Consults Grow Mental Health Service Access for Children
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August 08, 2019
Children in states with statewide child psychiatric telephone consultation programs are significantly more likely to receive mental health services than children in states without such programs...
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Risk for Mental Health Disorders Up for Adults With Cerebral Palsy
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August 06, 2019
Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased prevalence of mental health disorders, according to a study published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine.