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Psychiatry
Movement patterns during threat task associated with symptom profiles in young children
How do anxious children move differently when they feel threatened?
An observational laboratory study of 91 children aged 4-8 years found that internalizing symptoms were associated with smaller turning angle…
Wearable sensors show anxious children turn less when threatened, but those with both anxiety and aggression turn more, signaling different …
medRxiv
Apr 4, 2026
Psychiatry
Survey examines mental health, suicide risk, and protective factors in US high school students
What protects high school students' mental health? A new survey looks for answers
A US survey report describes mental health and suicide risk among high school students, along with health-promoting behaviors and protective…
A new survey shifts focus from teen mental health crises to the everyday habits and relationships that might be protecting high school stude…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Report describes barriers to mental health care for US health care providers during COVID-19
What stops doctors and nurses from getting mental health care?
A non-research report describes barriers to mental health care for health care providers in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors and nurses faced immense pressure during the pandemic, yet stigma and lack of time stopped many from seeking needed mental health ca…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Emergency department visit rates for mental health disorders in the US by age and sex
Study examines emergency department visits for mental health concerns across age and gender
An observational study examined emergency department visit rates for mental health disorders in the US population, stratified by age and sex…
Mental health emergency visits vary by age and gender, according to a new study analyzing patterns in the U.S.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
COVID-19 pandemic linked to adverse mental health in US adults with disabilities
Report examines mental health and substance use among disabled adults during pandemic
An observational report describes adverse mental health symptoms or substance use among US adults with disabilities during the COVID-19 pand…
A report highlights adverse mental health symptoms and substance use among adults with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Health center visit rates studied in US adults with mental health or substance use disorders
How often do adults with mental health or substance use disorders visit health centers?
An observational study examined health center visit rates among US adults with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or both.
We don't yet know how frequently adults with mental health or substance use disorders visit health centers.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Observational report examines racial and ethnic disparities in mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
Did the pandemic hit some communities harder with stress and substance use?
An observational report describes racial and ethnic disparities in stress, worry, mental health conditions, and substance use among U.S.
A new report shows stress, worry, and substance use during the pandemic hit some racial and ethnic groups in the United States harder than o…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Surveillance report describes children's mental health in the United States
What's happening with children's mental health in the US?
A surveillance report describes the state of children's mental health in the United States.
A new report tracks children's mental health across the US using nine federal data systems to show how kids are doing emotionally and psycho…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Mental health symptoms and suicidal ideation reported among US public health workers
CDC report examines mental health symptoms among U.S. public health workers
An observational report describes symptoms of mental health conditions and suicidal ideation among state, tribal, local, and territorial pub…
A new CDC report examines mental health conditions and thoughts of suicide among public health workers across the United States.
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
School racism experiences associated with mental health, suicide risk, and substance use in US high school students
Report finds links between school racism and student mental health, substance use
An observational report found associations between experiencing racism in school and poor mental health, substance use, and suicide risk amo…
A new report links racism in schools to worse mental health, substance use, and suicide risk among high school students from all backgrounds…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Survey reports on mental health treatment rates among US adults in past year
How many American adults got mental health treatment last year?
A US survey examined the percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment in the past 12 months.
A recent survey asks U.S. adults if they received mental health treatment like therapy or medication in the past 12 months, but the final nu…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Psychiatry
Field investigation reports mental and physical health symptoms after chemical fire exposure in Illinois residents
What happens to a community's health after a chemical fire?
An observational field investigation assessed mental and physical health symptoms among residents of Winnebago County, Illinois, following c…
Residents in Winnebago County reported mental and physical health issues a year after a chemical fire, though the report notes it cannot con…
CDC
Apr 3, 2026
Questions about Mental Health Disorders
Does spirituality help with self-regulation for youth mental health?
Spirituality acts as a protective factor for youth mental health by improving life satisfaction and self-control, which helps regulate emotions and behaviors.
Full answer →What mobile health interventions help youth mental health and substance use?
Mobile health interventions like just-in-time adaptive interventions, online mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, and smartphone apps show promise for improving youth mental health and reducing substance use, but evidence is still emerging.
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