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Hospitalizations for Mental Health Conditions Increased During the Pandemic Among Adolescents

Pharmacy Times

Study notes that evaluating changes in the proportion of hospitalizations for mental health conditions among adolescents is vital to ensure the prioritization of public health programs that address psychiatric health care needs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ADHD identified as ‘independent risk factor’ for serious mental health conditions

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues including major depression and anorexia, researchers have concluded. In 2022/23 prescribing of medicines for ADHD increased by 32% in adults and 12% in children under the age of 17, the data shows.

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Australia’s TGA approves psychedelics to treat mental health conditions

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Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced its approval of the use of psychedelics to treat certain mental health conditions. read more

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Understanding Rare Conditions: The Compounding Impact, Interwoven Nature of Mental Health Concerns

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Understanding Rare Conditions: The Compounding Impact, Interwoven Nature of Mental Health Concerns Mike.Hammerton Thu, 29/06/2023 - 09:00 Bookmark this

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Mental health conditions increase complications and costs of pregnancies, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Mental health conditions increase complications and costs of pregnancies, study finds. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 11:28.

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New Report: More than 160 medicines in development for mental illness

PhRMA

Mental illness represents a broad spectrum of health conditions affecting mood, thinking and behavior. These conditions include depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others.

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Use of First-Line Treatment for Insomnia Low Among Adults With Mental Health Conditions

Pharmacy Times

Although the rate of people with probable insomnia who discussed their sleep habits with a physician was relatively high, the number of people who went on to seek actual treatment was low.

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