MedPage Today (7/24, DePeau-Wilson ) reports, “Nearly 1 in 5 physicians experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review and meta-analysis.” In the analysis, “the estimated pooled prevalence of PTSD among physicians was 18.3%, a figure more than 3 times higher than the general population.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.

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Healio (7/23, Rhoades) reports, “Individuals who develop type 1 diabetes during childhood experienced greater risk for several mental health conditions later in life, including anxiety disorders and substance use disorders, study results showed.” But, “youth with type 1 diabetes experienced lower risk for developing schizophrenia vs. those without type 1 diabetes.” The findings were published in Nature Mental Health.

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— “Child-onset diabetes linked to high risk for mental health disorders later in life,”Child-onset diabetes linked to high risk for mental health disorders later in life, Healio, July 23, 2024

The AP (7/23, Fendrich , Pells ) reports that as the Paris 2024 Olympics open on Friday, athletes now have more access to mental health resources. Jessica Bartley, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s senior director of psychological services, noted that approximately half of US athletes at the last two Olympiads faced mental health issues. Olympians like Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Michael Phelps have highlighted the importance of mental health. The International Olympic Committee has implemented various support measures, including a 24/7 helpline and mental health professionals at the Games.

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— “Biles, Osaka and Phelps spoke up about mental health. Has anything changed for the Paris Olympics?,”Howard Fendrich , AP, July 23, 2024

Healio (7/22, Byrne ) reports, “Physician coaching by professionally trained peers effectively decreased physician burnout and interpersonal disconnectedness, according to study results.” Additionally, the approach “increased professional fulfillment and engagement, findings of a randomized clinical trial showed.” The findings were publishedin JAMA Network Open.

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— “Physician peer coaching reduces burnout, improves well-being,”Jennifer Byrne, Healio, July 22, 2024

Neurology Advisor (7/22, Via) reports, “Prolonged depressive symptoms during young adulthood may lead to worse cognitive function later in life, especially among Black adults, according to study findings.” The findings were published in Neurology.

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— “More Depressive Symptoms in Young Adulthood May Lead to Poorer Midlife Cognition,”Colette Via, Neurology Advisor, July 22, 2024