Publications on Mental Health Topics

Caregiver depression tied to more ER visits for dementia patients, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Jul 9 2019.

“Dementia patients may go to the emergency room more often when their caregivers are depressed, a recent study suggests. ”

6 Tips for Better Managing Time for Adults with ADHD, by Melissa Orlov, Psychology Today, Jul 8 2019.

Team Sports May Help Children Deal With Trauma, by Perri Klass, M.D., The New York Times, Jul 8 2019.

“In a study published in May in JAMA Pediatrics, people who had experienced traumatic events as children had better mental health outcomes as adults if they had participated in team sports during adolescence. ”

With Rural Health Care Stretched Thin, More Patients Turn To Telehealth, by Patti Neighmond, NPR, Jul 7 2019.

“There are a growing number of Americans turning to telehealth appointments with medical providers in the wake of widespread hospital closings in remote communities, and a shortage of local primary care doctors, specialists and other providers. A recent NPR poll of rural Americans found that nearly a quarter have used some kind of telehealth service within the past few years;  ”

How Teens and Young Adults with ADHD Can Thrive, by Margarita Tartakovsky, PsychCentral, Jul 6 2019.

The disabilities we don't see, by Lisa Meeks, PhD, Association of American Medical Colleges, Jul 2 2019.

The US suicide rate is up 33% since 1999, research says, by Jacqueline Howard, CNN, Jun 20 2019.

“The suicide rate in the United States continues to climb, with a rate in 2017 that was 33% higher than in 1999, new research finds. The report noted that America's suicide rates are at the highest level since World War II. Those who identify as American Indian or Alaska Natives had the highest increase among all race and ethnicity groups, according to the research. ”

California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress, by Benedict Carey, New York Times, Jun 17 2019.

“Mindstrong, a venture co-founded by a former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, promised something that no drug or talk therapy can provide: an early-warning system that would flag the user when an emotional crisis seemed imminent — a personal, digital “fire alarm.” ”

Guanfacine vs. Adderall: What is the difference?, by Jennifer Huizen, Medical News Today, Jun 14 2019.

Every year, 46 million Americans deal with mental illness. Only 41% get help. Here's how you can., by Amy Chillag, CNN, Jun 12 2019.

“An estimated 46 million American adults experience mental illness in a given year but only 41% get help for it, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The problems range from depression and anxiety to substance abuse. ”

College Students (And Their Parents) Face A Campus Mental Health 'Epidemic', by Terry Gross, NPR, May 28 2019.

Warning Sign of Mental Illness, by Ranna Parekh, M.D, M.P.H, American Psychiatric Association, May 2019.

“Learning about developing symptoms, or early warning signs, and taking action can help. Early intervention can help reduce the severity of an illness. It may even be possible to delay or prevent a major mental illness altogether ”

Mental Health Screening Tools, by Theresa Nguyen, Mental Health America, May 2019.

“Taking a mental health screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. ”

What is cognitive behavioral therapy and how does it work?, by Sarah DiGiuli, NBC News, Apr 29 2019.

“The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes CBT as one of the most effective forms of psychological therapy and psychiatric medications. And based on the evidence proving it works when it comes to managing anxiety disorders, bulimia, insomnia, personality disorders, stress management, and more, CBT is considered the gold-standard of psychotherapies in the field. CBT aims to uncover unhelpful or problematic ways of thinking in order to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviors. ”

Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims, by Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, Apr 15 2019.

“Domestic violence is common among adults, and women are most frequently the victims. In fact, nearly half of women killed by homicide in the United States are killed by their former or current intimate partners. ”