Patient-to-patient communication reduces fear of cancer recurrence after laryngectomy in RCT
Patient-led support sessions reduced fear of cancer returning after throat surgery
An 85-patient randomized trial found a patient-to-patient communication model (PG) reduced fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) more than standar…
Patients who met with others after throat surgery saw their fear of cancer returning drop by 38%, outperforming both standard care and psych…
Patient treatment preference does not affect outcomes in treatment-resistant depression, secondary analysis finds
Does getting your preferred depression treatment lead to better results?
A secondary analysis of an RCT involving 256 patients with treatment-resistant depression found that patient treatment preference (preferred…
For people with treatment-resistant depression, getting the specific therapy they prefer does not lead to better results than receiving a di…
MDMA-assisted therapy shows symptom reduction in PTSD meta-analysis with low certainty evidence
Can MDMA-assisted therapy help people with PTSD? A new analysis suggests it might
A living systematic review and meta-analysis of 6 RCTs with 286 participants found MDMA-assisted therapy reduced PTSD symptoms more than con…
People with PTSD showed greater symptom relief and higher remission rates when treated with MDMA-assisted therapy compared to control condit…
Systematic review finds gaps in quality-of-life assessment tools for autistic adults without intellectual disability
How do we measure what makes life good for autistic adults?
A systematic review/mini-review examined the state of knowledge regarding quality-of-life assessment in autistic adults with lower support n…
Autistic adults without intellectual disability lack quality-of-life tools that capture their real challenges, leaving support services poor…
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.
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.
Report describes changes in U.S. suicide rates from 2019 to 2020
Did suicide rates change in the U.S. during the pandemic's first year?
An observational report examined changes in suicide rates in the United States population from 2019 to 2020.
A new report examines whether U.S. suicide rates changed from 2019 to 2020, but the specific findings are not yet available.
U.S. population suicide rates increased during 2021, observational report finds
Report shows suicide rates increased in the United States during 2021
An observational report on the U.S. population found suicide rates increased during 2021.
Suicide rates increased across the United States in 2021, a concerning pattern that requires continued attention and resources.
Observational report examines suicide rates by industry and occupation across 49 US states
Which jobs have the highest suicide rates? A new report looks across 49 states
An observational report analyzed suicide rates by industry and occupational groups among individuals in 49 US states.
A new CDC report maps suicide rates by job across 49 states, revealing which industries and occupations show the highest risk for men and wo…
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.
Report provides estimates on U.S. adults knowing suicide decedents and experiencing suicidal thoughts
Report looks at suicide exposure and thoughts among U.S. adults
An observational report provides estimates for the proportion of U.S.
A new report reveals how many U.S. adults have known someone who died by suicide and how many have experienced suicidal thoughts themselves.
Case-control study links splenomegaly to elevated metabolic and inflammatory markers in chronic schizophrenia
Why do some people with schizophrenia develop an enlarged spleen?
A case-control study of 426 patients with chronic schizophrenia found those with splenomegaly had significantly higher levels of lipoprotein…
People with schizophrenia who have an enlarged spleen also show higher levels of cholesterol, blood fats, and inflammation markers compared …