Surveillance data on autism spectrum disorder prevalence in 8-year-old children across 11 US sites
How common is autism among 8-year-olds in the US? A new snapshot looks for answers
A surveillance summary from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reports on autism spectrum disorder prevalence and…
A new CDC snapshot tracks autism among 8-year-olds across 11 U.S. communities, offering a crucial look at how common the condition is today.
Phase 2 trial protocol tests oral hydrocortisone for PTSD prevention after trauma
Study tests single hydrocortisone pill after trauma to prevent PTSD symptoms
A phase 2 randomized controlled trial protocol describes a study of 201 trauma survivors in emergency departments.
A single hydrocortisone pill taken within six hours of trauma might help the brain process memories differently to prevent PTSD symptoms in …
Game-based education improves treatment compliance and reduces anxiety in adults starting insulin for type 2 diabetes
Could playing a game help people stick with their new insulin treatment?
A randomized controlled trial of 72 adults with type 2 diabetes starting insulin therapy compared a game-based education program to standard…
A game-based education program helped adults with type 2 diabetes stick to their new insulin shots and feel less anxious compared to standar…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…