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Providing Workplace Wellness Centers Could Backfire
HBNS STORY | May 2, 2013
People who signed up for a workplace wellness center but then used it infrequently experienced declines in their mental quality-of-life, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
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PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | April 25, 2013 | Health Behavior News Service
Brought to you by CFAH’s Health Behavior News Service: Depressed teens have rocky twenties | Gym benefits, yes. Extra costs, no thanks | Church goers look to ministry for health advice | Just say no to smoking in public housing
Alcohol and Mental Health Problems a Costly Combo for ICU Patients
HBNS STORY | April 16, 2013
People admitted to a hospital ICU with alcohol withdrawal were more likely to be readmitted or die within a year if they had a co-existing mental health condition, finds a new study in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Primary Care Physicians Missing Early Signs of Serious Mental Illness
HBNS STORY | March 21, 2013
Primary care providers could help people with warning signs of psychosis get critical early treatment and potentially reduce the current burden on emergency departments and inpatient units, finds a study in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
Friendships Are Good for Our Health
HBNS STORY | February 28, 2013
While participating in social activities and organizations promotes health, having personal ties with friends is even better, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
Need Help With Your Mental Health?
PREPARED PATIENT ARTICLE
How can you distinguish clinical depression from day-to-day sadness - and when does it require professional help?
When Depression Is Severe
PREPARED PATIENT ARTICLE
Severe depression is life threatening, so it is worth every effort you make and every resource it may take to get depression under control and make life more manageable.
Depression: When Should You Get Help?
PREPARED PATIENT RESOURCE | Promote Your Health
Mental health is just like physical health, sometimes we need to get treatment and care to get better.
Comparative Effectiveness Research: David Shern, Past President and CEO of Mental Health America
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 12, 2012 | David Shern
When we started focusing on CER, the big concern was the head-to-head trials of drugs and devices and the naive application of their findings to insurance reimbursement policies. Our ultimate fear was that access to medications would be restricted.
Most People with Hepatitis C Go Untreated, Despite Effective Drugs
HBNS STORY | December 10, 2012
Just 20 percent of people infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) begin the recommended treatment regimen and less than 5 percent go on to successfully overcome the virus, according to a new review in General Hospital Psychiatry. Untreated substance abuse and depression are among the barriers to care.
Collaborative Care Teams Improve Mental Health Outcomes
HBNS STORY | October 17, 2012
Collaborative care, a model that involves multiple clinicians working with a patient, significantly improves depression and anxiety outcomes compared to standard primary care treatment for up to two years, finds a new review by The Cochrane Library.
Despite Access to Care, Male Veterans in Poorer Health than Civilian Men
HBNS STORY | October 9, 2012
Even with access to health care, male military veterans are in poorer health than both men in the National Guard and Reserves and civilian men, finds a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Physical Health Problems Bring Mental Health Problems, Demand for Services
HBNS STORY | July 7, 2012
People who experience a serious physical health event are three times as likely to subsequently see a health care provider for mental health services and medication, according to a new study in Health Services Research.
Mental Health Care Disparities Persist for Black and Latino Children
HBNS STORY | June 21, 2012
Disparities in the use of mental health services, including outpatient care and psychotropic drug prescriptions, persist for black and Latino children, reports a new study in Health Services Research.
People with Mood Disorders Are More Likely to Be Re-Hospitalized
HBNS STORY | June 19, 2012
A new study published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry found that patients were more likely to be hospitalized and re-hospitalized soon after being discharged if they have mood disorders.
Risk of Future Emotional Problems Can be Identified During Well-Child Visits
HBNS STORY | April 24, 2012
A new study suggests clinicians might be able to identify children at risk of later emotional or behavioral problems by paying attention to a few key signs during early well-child check-ups.
Training Teens to Handle Emotions Improves Mental Health
HBNS STORY | April 19, 2012
Teens who received emotional intelligence training in school had improved scores on several measures of emotional well-being, including less anxiety, depression and social stress, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Antipsychotic Drug Combinations Are Often Given to Patients Early In Treatment
HBNS STORY | March 15, 2012
Patients with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses are commonly prescribed high dose combinations of antipsychotic drugs earlier than recommended by some guidelines, finds a new study in the March issue of General Hospital Psychiatry.
Worried Sick or Worried Well
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | March 9, 2012 | Patient Perspectives
Worry can be an all too familiar and unwelcome companion to those with illness. Here, three people with three different worrisome health care experiences describe what it's like.
Sexually Abused Boys Engage in More Unsafe Sex
HBNS STORY | March 6, 2012
Boys who are victims of sexual abuse are far more likely to engage in unsafe sexual behavior as teenagers, finds a new review in the current Journal of Adolescent Health.
Few Depressed College Students Receive Adequate Care
HBNS STORY | February 16, 2012
Less than one in four college students with symptoms of serious depression receives adequate treatment. Current health care services on campus might not be sufficient for delivering good quality mental health care, according to a new study in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry.
Group Programs to Prevent Childhood Depression Prove Effective
HBNS STORY | December 7, 2011
Psychological interventions to prevent depression in children and adolescents can be useful, with protective effects that last for up to a year, finds a new systematic review in The Cochrane Library.
What is the Scope of Primary Care?
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | November 29, 2011 | Inside Health Care
Even when you know you should see a doctor, it can be hard to know whether to visit your primary care provider or consult a specialist. In this roundup, physician bloggers consider the range of services covered by PCPs.
No Difference in Side-Effects When Switching or Adding Antidepressants
HBNS STORY | November 17, 2011
Patients with depression who fail to see improvement after taking an antidepressant often have their initial medication switched or combined with a second drug. The perception of potential side effects has influenced clinician decisions about which strategy to take. New research now suggests one strategy may not be any more likely to be harmful than the other.
Cognitive Reframing Can Help Dementia Caregivers with Depression, Stress
HBNS STORY | November 9, 2011
A new evidence review from the Netherlands finds that a psychotherapy technique called cognitive reframing can help reduce caregivers’ stress when they are caring for loved ones with dementia.
Patient Engagement: Expert Carol Alter Talks about Challenges
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | October 31, 2011 | Carol Alter
This interview with Carol Alter is the eighth in a series of brief chats between CFAH president and founder, Jessie Gruman and experts - our CFAH William Ziff Fellows - who have devoted their careers to understanding and encouraging people's engagement in their health and health care.
Recent Veterans in College Engage in Riskier Health Behaviors
HBNS STORY | October 31, 2011
College students who have served in the U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are more likely than their non-veteran peers to use tobacco, drink in excess and engage in other behaviors that endanger their health and safety, according to a study that appeared in the latest issue of American Journal of Health Promotion.
Patient Engagement: Expert David Sobel Talks about Challenges
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | October 3, 2011 | David Sobel
This interview with David Sobel is the fourth in a series of brief chats between CFAH president and founder, Jessie Gruman and experts - our CFAH William Ziff Fellows - who have devoted their careers to understanding and encouraging people's engagement in their health and health care.
Stressed-Out Workers Less Likely to Stick With Wellness Centers
HBNS STORY | August 31, 2011
Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits, according to a new study.
Impulsive Alcoholics Likely to Die Sooner
HBNS STORY | August 15, 2011
Alcohol and impulsivity are a dangerous mix: People with drinking problems and poor impulse control are more likely to die in the next 15 years, a new study suggests.
The Emotions Illness Brings
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | August 5, 2011 | Patient Perspectives
The experiences and emotions brought on by having an illness or disability can be complex and sometimes unexpected. In this blog roundup, three patients share theirs.
Teen Well-Being Spills Over Into Young Adult Health
HBNS STORY | July 19, 2011
A new study finds that teens with a positive sense of well-being are more likely to report being healthy in young adulthood.
Easing Distress in Caregivers of Dying Patients
HBNS STORY | June 14, 2011
Interventions can buffer caregivers of terminally ill patients from the significant stresses they face in providing care to a loved one, a new Cochrane review finds.
Early Interventions for Schizophrenia Look Promising, but Evidence Is Inconclusive
HBNS STORY | June 14, 2011
Many physicians and researchers believe that early intervention can increase the chances for recovery, reduce recurrences and even keep the warning signs of psychosis from progressing to the actual disease. A new systematic review evaluates the evidence.
The Lemon of Illness and the Demand for Lemonade
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | April 13, 2011 | Jessie Gruman
'Life gives you lemons and you make lemonade'your response to all those cancer diagnoses is so positive, such a contribution!' 'Your work demonstrates that illness is a great teacher.' 'Your illness has been a blessing in disguise.' Well-meaning, thoughtful people have said things like this to me since I started writing about the experience of being seriously ill and describing what I had to do to make my health care work for me. I generally hear in such comments polite appreciation of my efforts, which is nice because I know that people often struggle to know just what to say when confronted by others' hardships.
Culture and Stigma Affect Mental Health Care for Latinos
HBNS STORY | March 22, 2011
Latinos benefit from antidepressants like everybody else — only they do not use them nearly as often. The trick is getting past some cultural barriers.
Support Groups Have Built-in Benefits for People with Depression
HBNS STORY | February 17, 2011
People who get together for support with depression may find their symptoms decrease, a new systematic review suggests.
Prepared Patient: Need Help With Your Mental Health?
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | December 30, 2010 | Health Behavior News Service
Insomnia and oversleeping, slowed speech, hopelessness, frequent crying and lack of focus all are symptoms of depression. Overeating or lack of appetite; suicidal thoughts; loss of interest or pleasure in activities and relationships that usually bring joy; anxiety and difficulty feeling pleasure or sustaining positive emotions can occur as well.
Popping a Pill Can Help Some Alcoholics Curb Drinking
HBNS STORY | December 14, 2010
A little-used medication can help treat alcoholism, an evidence review confirms, when combined with counseling, 12-step programs or other interventions.
When Mental Health Meds Are Out of Reach, Hospitalization More Likely
HBNS STORY | December 10, 2010
Too often, mental health patients have problems accessing or paying for their prescription drugs under Medicaid. The results — longer hospital stays and more emergency room visits — are hard on patients and costly for the entire health care system, a new study finds.
Childhood, Teenage Abuse Raises Diabetes Risk in Women
HBNS STORY | November 9, 2010
A new study of nearly 70,000 women found a clear association between abuse in childhood and adolescence and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adult women.
Schizophrenia Patients Suffer More Hospital Injuries
HBNS STORY | July 23, 2010
Prevention Program Linked to Fewer Air Force Suicides
HBNS STORY | May 25, 2010
Mental Stress Doesn’t Distract Young Drivers at the Wheel
HBNS STORY | May 18, 2010
Everyone Doesn't Call it the Blues
PREPARED PATIENT BLOG | April 7, 2010 | Dorothy Jeffress
In a recent HBNS research news story, from a study in the journal, General Hospital Psychiatry, we reported that stigma prevents many Latinos from receiving treatment from depression. The study points out that many Latinos prefer to handle personal problems or concerns privately and may resist seeking treatment.
Trends: From Anxiety to Depression and Back Again
HBNS STORY | March 25, 2010
Motivating, Not Judging, Might Help Smokers Quit, Embargoed for January 19, 2010, 7:01 p.m. EDT
HBNS STORY | January 19, 2010
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