Newswise Feature Channel: Mental Health

Star Behavioral Health Providers Program Expands Nationwide, Enhancing Mental Health Care for Military Communities

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:32 EST

Star Behavioral Health Providers (SBHP), a unique training and referral program that connects service members, veterans, and their families to trained civilian mental health providers in their communities, is expanding its reach to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands in Fiscal Year 2025. Developed in 2011 as a collaboration among the Center for Deployment Psychology of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the Military Family Research Institute of Purdue University, Indiana National Guard, and other partners, SBHP fills the gaps in the behavioral health support system available to National Guard (NG) members.

Move Over, Heartfelt Chats -- It's the Gift That Counts

University at Albany, State University of New York — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:45:49 EST

The next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift -- flowers, candy, a homemade treat -- may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk, according to a new study.

NJ and NY Researchers Call for More Funding and Tailored Approaches to Support Asian Health Equity

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:05:15 EST

The Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity (CAHPE), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities-funded research center within Rutgers Health, developed two policy briefs outlining recommendations for bettering health inequities among Asian Americans.

Study: Continuous Eligibility for Adults in Medicaid Linked to Higher Access to Mental Health Care

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:56 EST

A new study from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health examines changes in access to mental health care for adults with low incomes before and after... ...

Medical and Psychological Harms of Obesity Depend on Where You Live, Study Indicates

Association for Psychological Science — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:15:20 EST

Researchers led by Jana Berkessel of the University of Mannheim in Germany collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological harms when those who struggle with the disorder feel less conspicuous.

Tourist Safety Institute Launches Program to Support Emotional Wellness in First Responders

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:05:39 EST

A new program designed by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute is helping Nevada Highway State Patrol employees focus on their social and emotional wellness.

USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Offers Essential Mental Health Resources for Helene Aftermath

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:10:33 EST

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) has developed a series of vital mental health resources aimed at helping individuals, families, healthcare professionals, first responders and community leaders navigate the emotional aftermath of the disaster. These resources offer practical guidance to foster resilience, address trauma, and promote recovery across affected populations.

New Research Reveals Positive Associations Between Online Content Creators and Community Connection for LGBTQ+ Young People

HopeLab — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:05:42 EST

New research from Hopelab, in collaboration with media psychology expert Dr. Bradley Bond, sheds light on the powerful role that social media and parasocial relationships play in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people. The study, Parasocial Relationships, AI Chatbots, and Joyful Online Interactions Among a Diverse Sample of LGBTQ+ Young People provides a nuanced understanding of how unique online connections with media figures, such as social media content creators, contribute to the positive experiences, community connection, and identity development for Queer young people.

Population-Based Suicide Care Program Yields 25% Reduction in Suicide Attempts

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:00:00 EST

A stepped-wedge, cluster randomized implementation trial found that suicide reduction measures integrated into primary care resulted in a 25% reduction in suicide attempt rate when implemented alongside a substance use care program.

Ethics, AI, and Neuroscience Converge at Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day

University of Utah Health — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:05:24 EST

Sophia Friesen Mental health issues are one of the most common causes of disability, affecting more than a billion people worldwide. Addressing mental health difficulties can present extraordinarily tough problems: what can providers do to help people in the most precarious situations? How do changes in the physical brain affect our thoughts and experiences? And at the end of the day, how can everyone get the care they need? Answering those questions was the shared goal of the researchers who attended the Mental Health, Brain, and Behavioral Science Research Day in September.

Older Gay & Lesbian Adults at Greater Risk of Polysubstance Use: Study

Yale School of Medicine — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:47 EST

Mental Health and Self-Care During Election Season: MSU Experts Can Comment

Michigan State University — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:05:06 EST

MSU experts can comment on the role emotions play during election season and how to take care of yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed by the news.

After a Suicide, More Loved Ones Are Seeking Support Online. Does It Help or Harm?

University of Colorado Boulder — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:05:43 EST

A new study of 2,600 posts and 16,502 comments on the social media platform Reddit shows that while online grief support platforms can be helpful, they can also contain graphic content that could be damaging to those already in a vulnerable state.

UTSW Research: Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, Depression Treatment, and More

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:05:29 EST

Research roundup: How alcohol-associated liver disease differs among races; Esketamine shows promise for treatment-resistant depression; COVID-19's effects on individual employment; EEG testing shows possible biomarker for suicidal ideation

Expert Available: GW Expert on Mental Health Impact of Misinformation on Migrants

George Washington University — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:02 EST

As misinformation continues to spread about immigrant communities, the mental health toll on those affected is often overlooked. ...

Specially Designed Video Games May Benefit Mental Health of Children and Teenagers

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:00:52 EST

In a review of previous studies, a Johns Hopkins Children's Center team concludes that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful - if modest - tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

UC San Diego Health and San Diego County Partner on Behavioral Health Care Hub

UC San Diego Health — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:24 EST

UC San Diego Health and San Diego County partner on behavioral health care hub at East Campus Medical Center.

Kathleen Pottick, Rutgers Professor of Social Work, Named NASW's "Social Work Pioneer"

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:05:13 EST

Long-time Rutgers professor Kathleen Pottick is receiving one of the highest honors in the field of social work for her decades-long contribution and research, which focuses on delivering more effective mental healthcare services to children and adolescents.

Rutgers and New Jersey Partner to Provide Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Practices in Newark and Elizabeth

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:05:58 EST

Behavioral health professionals at Rutgers will work with the state to increase and improve the delivery of mental health and substance use services to the underserved communities of Newark and Elizabeth under a $4.5 million federal grant.

People Prefer Working with Higher-Paid Colleagues

American Psychological Association (APA) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 EST

When given the choice, people prefer to collaborate on work projects with higher-paid colleagues, but they want to hire subordinates with a lower pay history than theirs, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.