Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Why The New Postpartum Depression Drug Is Potentially A Very Big Deal
It's expensive, but it could treat severe PPD in two days. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Psychology Behind People Who Fake Cancer
Experts explain the disorders and conditions that compel people to fabricate a serious illness. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
HHS Has Been Deluged With Comments Over PBMs And Drug Rebates. Who Is Stoking That Fervent Response?
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
FDA Approves First Drug Targeted At Treating Postpartum Depression
The 60-hour brexanolone infusion treatment is expected to be available starting in June. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Minn. House Passes Bill That Would Raise Registration Fees For Drugmakers With The Money Going Toward Opioid Crisis
The fees would bring in $20 million a year and would be used for education, intervention, treatment and recovery strategies. Meanwhile, a report finds that opioid and suicide deaths in the state are still on the rise. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Advocates Push For Better Health Care Access For Transgender Patients In Md., Va.; Oregon Houses Nearly 400 Foster Children In…
Media outlets report on news from Maryland, Virginia, Oregon, Connecticut, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota and Missouri. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
How Technology Is Changing The Way We Deal With Mental Health
Text therapy, an increasingly popular way to communicate with therapists, has both benefits and disadvantages. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
We Can’t Talk About The College Admissions Scandal Without Discussing Mental Health
Experts explain how the pressure of success can possibly alter kids' well-being for the rest of their lives. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What To Do If You Feel Traumatized By The Latest Mass Shooting
Grief and anxiety are totally normal reactions, even if you weren't there. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Pete Davidson And Other Celebs Are Changing The Way We Talk About Mental Health
What exactly is text therapy? Dr. Victor Schwartz of the JED Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health for young SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Maine Abortion Bill Would Expand Access, Allow Nurses, Physician Assistants To Perform Procedures
Current law limits the ability to perform abortions to physicians. Gov. Janet Mills says that the current law isn't medically justified and limits abortions in rural areas. Other news on abortions comes from Georgia, Arkansas and Kentucky, as ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: D.C. Mayor Bowser Drops By White House, Asks For New VA Hospital; Rhode Island Removes 911 Director From Job
Media outlets report on news from D.C., Rhode Island, Minnesota, Georgia, Massachusetts, Washington, Missouri, Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee, Oregon, California and Michigan. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Research Roundup: ‘Medicare For All’; Surprise Medical Bills; And Contraception
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
I Found Healing With A Famed Spiritualist. Then He Was Arrested As A Sexual Predator.
I needed a good therapist and antidepressants. Instead, like many, I turned to spiritual healer John of God. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Calif. Governor To Place Indefinite Moratorium On Death Penalty: It’s ‘Inconsistent With Our Bedrock Values’
“I do not believe that a civilized society can claim to be a leader in the world as long as its government continues to sanction the premeditated and discriminatory execution of its people,” Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to say. Newsom also cited cost and ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Leaders Resign From Texas Charity That Drew Criticism For Housing Child Immigrants; ‘Trauma Deserts’ Still Exist In Black…
Media outlets report on news from Texas, Illinois, Arizona, New Hampshire, New York, California, Massachusetts, Florida, New Hampshire and Ohio. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
NHS England releases new interim report on access times for treatment
Yesterday NHS England announced proposals for the first ever targets for seeing people in a mental health crisis. SOURCE: Rethink Mental Illness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
We Need To Talk About Men And Miscarriage
Men need space to talk about miscarriage too. SOURCE: Mental Health - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Arizona Center Where Comatose Woman Gave Birth Reaches Oversight Agreement; Suicides Among Calif. Firefighters Reveal Toll Of Fire…
Media outlets report on news from Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Washington, Louisiana, Minnesota, Georgia, Texas, Missouri and Wisconsin. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Pressure Mounts On Sackler Family: Billionaires Tossed From Hedge Fund For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
First came the lawsuits from states and cities. Now, museums, non-profit organizations and financial services are reviewing ties or severing relationships with the family that controls Purdue Pharma LP. “An opioid-related tragedy affected someone ... [Continue Reading]
Perspectives: Lessons From A New Massive Study About The Safety Of Vaccines; Myths About Vaccines Are Causing Great Harms
Editorial writers express views on vaccinations. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]