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VA researchers shine light on the dangerous mental health consequences of COVID-19

The most menacing fallout from COVID-19 often shows itself only after the initial "acute" infection passes. A team of VA researchers has been shining a light on various dangerous and enduring consequences that can arise following the initial COVID bout. These COVID complications include mental health disorders.

18 Feb 2022

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

On a rainy winter morning, Jamie Hayden stopped in to visit with Diane Timothio. A case manager in Del Norte County on California's remote northern coast, Hayden comes by often, sometimes staying for hours, to work with Timothio.

18 Feb 2022

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. "I don't know how much longer I can do this," he said, glumly.

18 Feb 2022

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

A study published by The BMJ today finds that covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.

17 Feb 2022

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

People in the UK have experienced a "substantial decrease" in mental wellbeing since the start of the Covid pandemic - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of York.

17 Feb 2022

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

The pandemic upended much about traditional medical care delivery, and obstetrics is no exception.

17 Feb 2022

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, countless people have experienced varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges.

17 Feb 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: It’s health costs, stupid (2022 edition)

The pandemic may be showing signs of winding down, but health care costs are not.

17 Feb 2022

New NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street offers gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care

As part of its commitment to enhance access to high-quality care, NYU Langone Health has begun the phased opening of NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street, at 159 East 53rd Street, offering comprehensive gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care.

17 Feb 2022

Study describes trajectories of insomnia symptoms from childhood through young adulthood

Children with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to children who do not have difficulty sleeping, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State College of Medicine.

17 Feb 2022

Study: One in four women has experienced domestic violence within their lifetime

New research published in The Lancet estimates that over one in four women have experienced domestic violence within their lifetime.

16 Feb 2022

Study analyzes trends in overdose deaths from use of non-benzodiazepines and gabapentinoids

With an alarming rise in the number of prescriptions filled for non-benzo sleeping/z-drugs and anti-epilepsy gabapentinoids over the last two decades, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health aimed to fill in the gap in knowledge in the proportion of overdose deaths involving those medications and learn more about their co-usage with other substances across U.S. demographics categories.

16 Feb 2022

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

VA researchers shine light on the dangerous mental health consequences of COVID-19

‘I just want to stay in one spot’: From homeless to housed in rugged Del Norte

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Covid-19 linked with an increased risk of mental health disorders, study finds

Study finds 'substantial decrease' in people's mental wellbeing since the start of the pandemic

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

COVID-19 survivors more likely to suffer from mental health problems

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: It’s health costs, stupid (2022 edition)

New NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Center East 53rd Street offers gynecologic, obstetric, and wellness care

Study describes trajectories of insomnia symptoms from childhood through young adulthood

Study: One in four women has experienced domestic violence within their lifetime

Study analyzes trends in overdose deaths from use of non-benzodiazepines and gabapentinoids

Nurses' mental health problems could contribute to decreased quality of care, COVID-19 study shows

Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer’s drug

COVID-Somnia: the relationship between COVID-19 and insomnia

The emergence of infectious diseases from the "germ’s eye view”

Two doses of psilocybin may ease depression symptoms for up to 12 months

Study reveals psychological benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond reducing disease severity

Study finds increased risk of psychosis in illicit amphetamine users

Treatment rates for major depressive disorder remain low worldwide, analysis reveals

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