In Aiming to Prevent Suicide, Facebook Faces Criticism From Public Health Sector
Facebook’s recent suicide prevention efforts have sparked debate in the public health community.
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Hospitalizations for Young-Onset Diabetes and the Impact of Mental Illness
Compared with patients who have onset type 2 diabetes at a usual age, adults with young-onset T2D are hospitalized significantly more often in their lifetimes.
Case: Metformin Abuse for Weight Loss Purposes in a Nondiabetic Patient
A recently published report describes the case of a 50-year-old female patient who abused metformin for its weight loss properties, highlighting the importance of clinician awareness of medication abuse and increased patient access to medications via the internet.
Age-Standardized Mortality Rate for Suicide Down Since 1990
Since 1990, the age-standardized mortality rate for suicide has decreased worldwide.
Should Mental Health Screenings for Physicians Be Standard Procedure?
The suicide rate among physicians far exceeds that of the general population.
Use of Mental Health Services Should Be Encouraged in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Investigators surveyed adults with TSC to evaluate their perception of disease severity, presence of anxiety and depression, and the use and barriers toward mental health services.
Search Query Volumes Reflect the Effect of #MeToo
Internet searches on sexual assault and harassment have greatly increased since the start of the #MeToo campaign.
Non-Binary Gender May Increase Risk for Experiencing Healthcare Disparities
As non-binary gender becomes more mainstream, it’s important for physicians to create a welcoming, care-centered environment for patients who identify as such.
Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health
More than two-thirds of stroke survivors aged 50 years or older report being in complete mental health.
Weak Association Between Parental Psychiatric Disease and Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Positive but weak associations were found between childhood atopic dermatitis and maternal history of depression, maternal alcohol abuse, and maternal illicit drug use.
Link Between Media Coverage, Posttraumatic Stress in Natural Weather Events Examined
Storm-related media coverage has a negative effect on those in the path of the storm.
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