U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 35% From 1999 Through 2018
Between 1999 and 2018, the suicide rate in the United States rose by 35%, from 10.5 per 100,000 population in 1999, to 14.2 per 100,000 population in 2018. The rate… Read More
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35.1% Of U.S. Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems
About 35.1% of workers in the United States as of 2018 experienced work-related health problem. The most common problem was back pain, which affected about 19.4%. About 14.7% said they… Read MoreLive-In Humana Caregivers Win On Some Overtime Claims
On March 31, 2020, a federal district court judge ruled that Humana at Home owes overtime to live-in caregiver employees who worked 13-hour shifts. The ruling is in a complaint, Daverlynn… Read More14% Of U.S. Households Have Accessed Mental Health Care To Address Problems Related To COVID-19 Pandemic
About 14% of households in the United States have had an immediate family member access mental health care to address problems related to worries about the COVID-19 pandemic. About 57%… Read MoreNational COVID-19 Death Statistics Show Racial Impact Disparity
National statistics on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths in 18 states as of April 21, 2020 indicate a racial disparity, based on data from jurisdictions with more than 100 deaths… Read MorePharmacists Authorized To Test For COVID-19
New Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) guidelines, announced April 8, 2020, authorize licensed pharmacists to order and administer FDA-approved COVID-19 tests, including serology tests.1 Those who do so… Read MoreFDA Guidance Update: Digital Health Devices For Treating Psychiatric Disorders During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has played a critical role in protecting the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic and has provided numerous guidance documents to support rapid response… Read MoreCOVID-19 & Your Mental Health
Provided with permission from Mental Health America, a PsychU Supporting Organization. To learn more about MHA, please visit their website at http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net. Read MoreRFA Pre-Release Puts In Question Number Of North Carolina Tailored Behavioral Health Plans To Be Awarded
According to early information about an upcoming request for applications (RFA), North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid managed care includes specialized plans for people with behavioral health disorders and intellectual/developmental disability… Read MoreFighting Loneliness In Social Distancing: A Conversation With Dr. Gaurava Agarwal
Dr. Gaurava Agarwal discusses the effect of social distancing, including loneliness, which he breaks down into three categories. He also shares his thoughts on creating a No-Corona Zone so as… Read More - PsychU For You
