By Sri Ravipati A man sits huddled on a chair with his hands in front of his face. Photo: Jonas Walzberg About half of the world’s population “can expect to develop” at least one type of mental disorder by the time they are 75 years old, according to a new study published in the[Read More…]
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Cannabis Is Linked to Mental Illness
A major new study shows that people who abuse the drug are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. By Susan Pinker, Wall Street Journal | July 6, 2023 Psychologist Susan Pinker explores new discoveries in the science of human nature. Read previous columns here. There was a new[Read More…]
New Report Ranks Kentucky #1 for Adult Access to Mental Health Care
New Report Ranks Kentucky #1 for Adult Access to Mental Health Care A new report published by Mental Health America ranks Kentucky #1 nationwide for lower prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care among adults. The ranking is based on several metrics, including: adults with any mental illness[Read More…]
As demand for mental health care spikes, parity with physical care remains elusive
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically increased strain on people’s mental health, and that has translated into increased demand for care. According to a law that’s been on the books since 2009, if a health insurance company provides coverage for mental or behavioral health, those benefits are supposed to be at parity with[Read More…]