To keep you better informed about some of the biggest news and developments concerning behavioral and mental health, below are 10 of the most significant reports published in March. Highlights include stories on top patient safety concerns, mental health needs of college students, substance use disorders among the pregnant population, virtual care, and "Ted Lasso."
Scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used.
Nonprofit safety organization ECRI released its "Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2023" report. Taking the #1 spot on the annual list: the pediatric mental health crisis.
A study found that youth who spent the most time on their digital technology were statistically more likely to exhibit higher levels of internalizing problems, such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety and somatic complaints.
Survey findings revealed college students report experiencing mental and behavioral health concerns more often than their parents are aware.
A study revealed the rate of suicidal ideation was 1.7 times greater among adolescents with depression who had experienced a violent encounter in the past year.
While federal, state and local public health agencies track substance use disorders, hospitalizations, and deaths across the country, there is a lack of such data among the pregnant population.
A consumer survey showed that nearly 4 in 10 people prefer telemedicine to in-person care for accessing mental health care.
A survey found that a significant number of college students struggle with their mental health, and a growing share have considered dropping out.
Researchers found that people recently released from incarceration face a risk of opioid overdose 10 times greater than the general public.
The cast of Ted Lasso visited the White House to talk about how mental health contributes to overall wellbeing.