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Exercise Interventions Reduce Daily Alcohol Dependence, Improve Physical And Mental Health Among Patients With AUD, Research Finds
Healio (11/4, Jenkins ) reports, “Exercise interventions reduced daily alcohol dependence and significantly improved physical and mental health, like heart rate and anxiety, among patients with alcohol use disorder, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.” The researchers said “the changes in the five outcome indicators of physical and mental status were statistically significant…wh ich proves that exercise can be an adjunctive means of improving the quality of life and reducing the relapse rate of” patients with AUD “in conjunction with clinical treatments.” The findings were published in PLOS ONE.
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— “Exercise improves physical, mental health in people with alcohol use disorder,” Cassandra Jenkins, Healio, November 4, 2024
Severe Mental Illnesses May Be Risk Factors For Decreased Bone Mineral Density, Fragility Fractures, Undiagnosed Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Healio (11/1, Wursta) reports, “According to published results, severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may be risk factors for decreased bone mineral density, fragility fractures and undiagnosed osteoporosis.” Researchers “performed a longitudinal population-based cohort study of 444,480 patients aged 50 years and older.” The findings were published in the British Journal of General Practice.
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— “Mental illness may be associated with fragility fractures, undiagnosed osteoporosis,” Max R. Wursta, Healio, November 1, 2024
Overdose Deaths Among Adolescents, Young Adults Continue To Rise Despite Naloxone Access Laws, Data Show
Healio (11/1, Kellner ) reports, “Although state laws have expanded access to naloxone, overdose deaths among adolescents and young adults continue to climb, according to data.” Researchers found that “before NALs were implemented, opioid-related deaths rose 7.8% per year,” and “afterward, states with patient-specific NALs saw an increase of 4.7% per year in such deaths, and states with patient-nonspecific NALs experienced increases of 8.7% per year.” The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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— “Study: Naloxone access laws have not reduced youth opioid deaths,” Sara Kellner, Healio, November 1, 2024
Effective Physician-Patient Communication During Initial Consultation Can Have Implications Toward Overall Outcomes In Patients With Chronic Pain, Study Finds
Medical Economics (10/31, Littrell) says a study “looked at 200 adults with chronic neck or back pain, and reported that effective physician-patient communication during the initial consultation can have significant implications toward patients’ overall outcomes.” According to one researcher, “patients were better equipped to manage their uncertainties, including fears, anxiety and confidence in their own ability to cope with their condition, as a result of effective communication during their first consultation.” The findings were published in the Journal of Health Communication.
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— “Physician-patient communication during initial consultation affects outcomes for chronic pain patients,” Austin Littrell, Medical Economics, October 31, 2024
Level Of Psychological Distress, Anxiety Symptoms, And Preparedness For Cancer Survivorship Moderate Efficacy Of Psychosocial Interventions In Younger Survivors Of Breast Cancer, Research Finds
Oncology Nurse Advisor (10/31, Larson) reports, “Level of psychological distress, anxiety symptoms, and preparedness for cancer survivorship moderate the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in younger breast cancer survivors.” Oncology Nurse Advisor adds, “Pretreatment assessment of these moderators can help clinicians decide which interventions are most appropriate for these patients.” The research was published in JCO Oncology Practice.
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— “Efficacy Moderators Identify Beneficial Psychosocial Interventions for Younger BC Survivors,” Jennifer Larsen, Oncology Nurse Advisor, October 31, 2024
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Maryland Parity Project Now in Our Links
The Maryland Parity Project is an initiative of the Mental Health Association of Maryland that “works to educate insured Marylanders of their new rights in accessing mental health and addiction treatment under The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.”
Their website says understanding the complex system of state and federal rules governing mental health coverage can be very difficult. Their staff hopes to alleviate concern and stress by answering questions for insured Maryland citizens. They will provide case assistance as well as evaluate complaints, help with appeals to an insurer’s decision, and assist filing complaints with the proper government authority.
You can find more information at their website here: Maryland Parity Project
The Maryland Parity Project is a featured link on our Links page.
MFP Radio Ad Examines Mental Illness and Violence
The Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry, Inc.’s latest public service announcement on local Maryland radio stations focuses on the real statistics concerning mental illness and violence. It discusses the problem of cuts in mental illness coverage by insurance companies and less focus by government.
You can listen to the ad using the player in the upper right of the website’s homepage. All past public service spots are also available for listening or to download on our Radio Advertisements page.
2013 Outstanding Merit Award Entries Open Now
Nominations are now being accepted for the Foundation’s 2013 Outstanding Merit Award.
The annual Outstanding Merit Award is given for a worthy endeavor in Maryland that accomplishes one or more of the following:
- Increases public awareness and understanding of mental illness
- Enhances the quality of care for psychiatric illness
- Reduces the stigma of mental illness
Nominations for this award of $1000 are being invited from the entire Maryland community. A short nomination form must be submitted with a cover letter by March 1, 2013, to the Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry, 1101 Saint. Paul Street, Suite 305, Baltimore, MD 21202-6405. The form is available as PDF or Word document.
Foundation’s Latest Radio Spot Tells How Common Mental Illness Is
The Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry, Inc.’s latest public service announcement on local Maryland radio stations focuses on how common mental illness really is. It discusses how people avoid thinking about it and urges them to seek help when needed.
You can listen to the ad using the player in the upper right of the website’s homepage. All past public service spots are also available for listening or to download on our Radio Advertisements page.
Foundation’s Latest Radio Spot Examines Alcohol and Sports
The Maryland Foundation for Psychiatry, Inc. recently began airing a new public service announcement on local Maryland radio stations. It focuses on the role alcohol can play as the fall sports season begins.
You can listen to the ad using the player in the upper right of the website’s homepage. All past public service spots are also available for listening or to download on our Radio Advertisements page.