Psychologists say they are seeing increased demand for depression, anxiety treatment
16.5 percent had taken prescription medication and 10.1 percent received counseling or therapy in previous 12 months
Majority of cases (88.3 percent) seen in women, especially those aged 50 years or older; incidence higher in middle-aged men than younger men
Mendelian randomization did not show evidence of causal effects between genetic risk for allergic disease and self-reported mental health
Mental health gap seen with greater risk for depressive symptoms among those with lower income, more pandemic-related stressors
Those who frequently experience meal-related pain more often have upper and lower GI symptoms, anxiety, and depression
In addition, more screen time associated with higher total mental health-related difficulties for younger and older children
History of childhood abuse or intimate partner violence linked to greater depression, anxiety, and sleep problems during COVID-19 pandemic
Recovery from negative impact on body image in women does not seem to depend on choice or timing for breast reconstruction
Children from families with lower income and those from minority racial/ethnic groups also most likely to have COVID-19-related school closures