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Depression Accounted For 44% Of 2018 Pennsylvania Mental Disorder Hospital Stays

Depression Accounted For 44% Of 2018 Pennsylvania Mental Disorder Hospital Stays

Article December 30, 2019
In 2018, depression accounted for 44% of hospital stays for mental health issues in Pennsylvania. This was followed by schizophrenia (20.7%), bipolar issues (20.2%), suicidal issues (4.2%), trauma (3.6%), and anxiety and other miscellaneous mental disorders (7.3%). Statewide in 2018, there were 113,704 hospital stays for mental health issues, totaling…
The STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs

The STARR Coalition Seeks To Destigmatize Mental Health Research Through Innovative Initiatives & Programs

Interview March 29, 2021
Join Luke Kramer, Executive Director of the Starr Coalition, as he discusses stigma involved in mental health research, goals for clinical research in mental health, and various initiatives the STARR Coalition is advancing in an effort to destigmatize mental health research Featuring: Luke Kramer Executive Director, The STARR Coalition Dennis…

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The Current State Of Women’s Mental Health

Interview March 8, 2021
During this discussion, our panelists engage in a dialog reflecting on the research which underscores how women may be disproportionately affected by the current state as compared to men. They… Read More

Depression

Article Summary December 21, 2020
Accumulating knowledge about the genetic factors associated with psychiatric illnesses, such as major depressive disorder (MDD), is an important goal of mental health research. By acquiring a comprehensive understanding of… Read More

“I’m here…”: Making Connections

Article December 7, 2020
Maria Margaglione, of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), and Jeff Fink, owner of Go Fetch Wellness, talk about DBSA’s “I’m here…” campaign. People with mental health and addiction… Read More

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) During COVID-19

On-Demand Webinar November 10, 2020
Dr. Jeffery Cummings and Dr. George Grossberg will engage in a presentation and discussion of a hypothetical case of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) in a patient in residential facility during COVID-19… Read More

Telemedicine & Medication Adherence

Article Summary November 2, 2020
Nonadherence to psychotropic medication is one of the major obstacles when treating mental illnesses. Approximately 60% of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia discontinue their medication within 90 days of prescription. For… Read More
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