Alcohol Use Disorder Deaths Increased During the Pandemic
Alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related mortality rates increased among all ages and both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Psychiatry
Children’s Mental Health Impacted by Adult COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Adult vaccination rates and socioeconomic factors impacted children’s mental health during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen Use of School Mental Health Services Increased in 2019
School mental health (MH) service use increased among adolescents in 2019 compared with previous years.
US Teen Suicides Increased During Pandemic
Suicides among U.S. teens rose during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online April 25 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19
For adolescents, feelings of connectedness were associated with lower prevalence of poor mental health and suicidality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Low
Only one in four people who could benefit from medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) receives treatment.
Nearly 1 in 3 People With Depression Report Owning a Gun
Current and planned firearm ownership is common among individuals with major depressive symptoms, according to a study published online.
Emergency Mental Health Visits Increase After COVID-19 Surges
Emergency departments may have increases in mental health (MH) visits after COVID-19 surges, according to a study published online.
Prevalence of Depression Increased Among Those Diagnosed With COVID-19
Individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher prevalence of depression symptoms and poorer sleep quality.
Extreme Heat Tied to Higher ED Use for Mental Health Issues
Days of extreme heat are associated with higher rates of mental health-related emergency department visits.
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