Mental Health Industry News
Coping with Community Violence Together
Coping with community violence has become more complicated since the onset of COVID-19. There has been a steady increase in mass violence in our country, with data from the CDC showing a 35% increase in gun homicides between 2019 and 2022 alone.1 This increase in mass violence can take a toll on our collective mental health2, 3, which is only compounded by the ever-present effects of COVID-19 and the associated loss of loved ones.
Read MoreAddressing Disparities by Diversifying Behavioral Health Research
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, increased for many individuals, especially for persons of color. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than five million (17.3 percent) African American adults reported having a mental illness. Among those with a mental illness, 1.4 million (27 percent) had a serious mental illness. A serious mental illness is a mental illness that impacts an individual’s ability to function.
Read MoreSuicide Warning Signs and Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, older adults (age 65 and over) represented 16 percent of the total U.S. population in 2019. And in 2020, older adults ages 50 to 85+ accounted for 19,968 deaths for a crude rate of 16.86 per 100,000 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System. Recognizing this population is disproportionately affected, it’s critical that we address suicide prevention in this group of Americans.
Read MoreSupporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Nation’s Veterans
On Veterans Day, we set aside time to honor the contributions of those who have served. Throughout our nation’s history, millions of Americans have answered the call to uniformed service, and they often continue to lead in their communities once they are out of uniform. Every year, approximately 200,000 men and women transition out of active-duty service and return to civilian life.
Read MoreSupporting Mental Health of Immigrant Women
Supporting Mental Health of Immigrant Women Maria.Fleitas Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:51 am
Read MoreDigital Access: A Super Determinant of Health
Digital Access: A Super Determinant of Health Maria.Fleitas Mon, 03/20/2023 - 10:47 am
Read MoreWhy My Autism & ADHD Diagnoses Were the Best Thing To Ever Happen To Me
Discover how one writer found her true identity and learned to love herself after receiving her autism & ADHD diagnoses as an adult.
Read MoreCancer Prevention and Heart Health — What Role Does Alcohol Play?
Cancer Prevention and Heart Health — What Role Does Alcohol Play? Maria.Fleitas Tue, 01/31/2023 - 10:01 am
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