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Mental health promotion
Just as children are developing physical health, they are similarly establishing the foundations for their mental health.
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Young men at highest schizophrenia risk from cannabis abuse
For young men aged 21-30, the proportion of preventable schizophrenia cases related to cannabis abuse disorder may be as high as 30%.
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Integrating mental health and primary care: From dipping a toe to taking a plunge
New models of integrated or collaborative care between primary care and mental health clinicians have been attempted and tested.
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Most children with ADHD are not receiving treatment
Girls (vs. boys) and children from families with higher incomes and higher education levels were among those less likely to get treatment.
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Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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ASCO updates treatment guidelines for anxiety and depression
Since the last guidelines were published, screening and assessment for depression and anxiety have improved, and a large new evidence base has...
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Survey reveals room for improvement in teen substance use screening
Lack of treatment and referral options impedes routine substance use screening in primary care settings.
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AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.
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Why is buprenorphine use flatlining?
“Clinicians are not maximizing opportunities to initiate buprenorphine treatment among patients with opioid addiction,” Dr. Kao-Ping Chua said.
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Four profiles help identify kids at risk for suicide
Traditionally, single diagnoses have been linked with risk of self-harm, independent of other comorbidities, but this study gauges risk for a set...