Researchers mentioned in the JAMA Psychiatry viewpoint that mass quarantine and social isolation lead to an increased usage of social media and other information-based websites. It in turn increases stress, fear and the risk of fear-related disorders.
Industry voices - 2020 should be about investing in mental health as health
As we look at the progress we have made in health care we also need to advance parity in mental health.
David Wennberg, M.D., CEO of Quartet Health shares what we can expect to see in 2020:
$1 million gift supports the new rural health care initiative
A $1 million gift will extend help to McPherson College fund a new community health care initiative, including ten $25,000 scholarships for students committed to community health.
WHO classifies video game addiction as a mental disorder
The Entertainment Software Association representing video game makers in the U.S., has said that a gaming disorder designation "recklessly trivializes real mental health issues."
Mental health related insurance claims in the U.S. have risen
Mental health-related insurance claims in the United States have risen by 108% between 2007 to 2017, according to the new independent analysis from FAIR Health.