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According to a new study, overall outpatient mental health care increased from 11.2% to 12.4% between 2018 and 2018. However, for individuals with serious psychological distress, the rate of care decreased from 46.5% to 40.4%.
<p>A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group. These findings highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS. The study is published in <em>Annals of Internal Medicine.</em></p>
<p>A study of more than 18,000 women found that patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were 8 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with control group. These findings highlight the importance of routine monitoring of mental health and suicide risk in persons diagnosed with PCOS. The study is published in <em>Annals of Internal Medicine.</em></p>
Healthcare workers including registered nurses, health technicians, and health care support workers, are at increased risk of suicide compared with non–health care workers, according to a new study by researchers
BPS releases report encouraging behavioral interventions for people with dementia, rather than antipsychotics