2019 to 2022 saw increase in mental health service use, spending
Aug 28, 2023
Telehealth visits increased more than 10-fold during the acute phase of pandemic and remained high in the postacute phase.
High levels of air pollution tied to increased use of mental health services
Aug 09, 2023
The findings were seen for older adults living with dementia.
With new proposed rules, Biden administration pushes insurers to boost mental health coverage
Jul 26, 2023
The new rules would require insurers to assess whether customers have the same medical and mental health benefits and fix any disparities if they do not.
One in five adults say their workplace is toxic, harming mental health
Jul 17, 2023
Most workers, however, acknowledge employer support for mental health and well-being.
Minimal change in mental health linked to COVID-19
Mar 09, 2023
In general population studies, no change was observed in general mental health or anxiety symptoms; minimal worsening was seen in depression symptoms.
Mental health apps offer basic features
Dec 29, 2022
Privacy challenges were identified for the apps, including metrics such as star ratings.
Demand for mental healthcare outpacing capacity
Nov 18, 2022
Psychologists report increases in those seeking care for anxiety, depression and substance use and no capacity for treating new patients.
Gaps exist in studying impact of mental health hotlines
Oct 28, 2022
Veteran hotlines typically reached older men.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic examined
Oct 18, 2022
In the first two months of the pandemic, depression and anxiety worsened on average; a linear link was seen between worsening symptoms and increasing case numbers.
Ultra-processed food intake linked to mental health symptoms
Aug 30, 2022
The highest intake levels are tied to mild depression and more mentally unhealthy or anxious days per month.