Mental Health
Association Between Disability and Suicide-Related Outcomes Among U.S. Adults
Although research has analyzed the sociodemographic and socioeconomic risks for suicide, only recently has suicide risk for people with disabilities been examined. This study investigates the associations between disability and distinct suicide-related outcomes, including suicidal ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempt.Role of Firearm Ownership on 2001–2016 Trends in U.S. Firearm Suicide Rates
In the U.S., state-level household firearm ownership is strongly associated with firearm suicide mortality rates. Whether the recent increases in firearm suicide are explained by state-level household firearm ownership rates and trends remains unknown.Medical Assistant Protocol Improves Disparities in Depression Screening Rates
Depression is a prevalent condition for which screening rates remain low and disparities in screening exist. This study examines the impacts of a medical assistant screening protocol on the rates of depression screening, overall and by sociodemographic groups, in a primary care setting.Reported History of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Suicide Decedents: National Violent Death Reporting System, 2003–2017
Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., and research shows that individuals who suffer traumatic brain injury have an increased risk for suicide. This study examines the characteristics of suicide decedents with a documented traumatic brain injury history using a database containing circumstantial data on suicides and examines the differences in traumatic brain injury‒ and nontraumatic brain injury‒related suicides within the general population and within individuals with a history of military service.The Potential Impact of Widespread Cessation Treatment for Smokers With Depression
Experts recommend integrating smoking-cessation treatments within U.S. mental health settings, but the population health benefits of doing so have not been estimated. This study simulates the impact of widespread cessation treatment for patients with depression under best-case treatment and maximum potential cessation scenarios.Paid Family Leave and Mental Health in the U.S.: A Quasi-Experimental Study of State Policies
Several U.S. states have implemented paid family leave policies for new parents. Few studies have evaluated the impacts of U.S. paid family leave policies on families’ health. This study tests the hypothesis that paid family leave policies in California and New Jersey improved parent and child mental health.A Systematic Review of the Roles and Contributions of Peer Providers in the Behavioral Health Workforce
Peer providers with lived experiences of mental health and substance use are a growing component of the workforce responsible for the prevention and treatment of behavioral health disorders. This systematic literature review aims to better define the roles of peers and their unique contributions to behavioral health care.Associations Between Purpose in Life and Mortality by SES
Having a higher purpose in life has been linked to favorable health outcomes. However, little research has examined whether the purpose–health association persists across different levels of SES. This study assesses whether the association between higher purpose in life and lower mortality is similar across the levels of SES.Association of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder With E-Cigarette Use
E-cigarette use in young people has emerged as a public health concern in the U.S. Previous studies have shown that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to use conventional cigarettes. However, little is known about their use of E-cigarettes. This study examines the association of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with E-cigarette and other tobacco product use among undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S.Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences as Predictors of Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use
Adverse childhood experiences contribute to both short- and long-term health issues and negative health behaviors that affect the individual as well as families and communities. Exposure to ≥4 of the 11 adverse childhood experiences (high adverse childhood experiences) compounds the problems in later life. This study assesses the associations among tobacco use, adverse childhood experiences, mental health, and community health.Mental Health Utilization and Expenditures for Children Pre–Post Firearm Injury
Firearms are a leading cause of injury and death among children and adolescents.1 For those who survive, firearm injuries are a source of significant toxic stress, often among already marginalized groups.2,3 Although medical and public health professionals and the victims themselves recognize the need for a more comprehensive mental health approach before and after a firearm injury,4,5 the health utilization and expenditures specifically dedicated to mental health services after a firearm injury for children remain unclear.Suicide Distribution and Trends Among Male Older Adults in the U.S., 1999–2018
This study examines the distribution and trends in suicide death rates among male adults aged ≥65 years in the U.S. from 1999 to 2018.Food Insufficiency and Mental Health in the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rates of food insecurity and mental illness have been projected to increase in the U.S. owing to significant social and economic disruption. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of food insufficiency (often the most extreme form of food insecurity), the correlates of food insufficiency, and the associations between food insufficiency and symptoms of poor mental health in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening Uptake for Women With Mental Illness in the United Kingdom
Although there is evidence of disparities in breast cancer screening for women with mental illness in the U.S., there is a dearth of studies examining this association in the United Kingdom, where health care is provided free at the point of access. This population-based study examines the influence of mental illness, as assessed by the uptake of psychotropic medications, on breast screening uptake in the United Kingdom.Adverse Childhood Experiences and Digital Media Use Among U.S. Children
Increasing amounts of time using digital media (i.e., texting, social media, electronic gaming, and general smartphone and computer use) among children and adolescents is becoming a growing concern given its potentially deleterious effects on health. However, little is known about the social and developmental underpinnings of digital media use among children and youth. This study examines the link between adverse childhood experiences and digital media use among a recent, nationally representative sample of children and adolescents.Temporal Associations Between Social Media Use and Depression
Previous studies have demonstrated cross-sectional associations between social media use and depression, but their temporal and directional associations have not been reported.Sexual Violence, Mental Health, and Prescription Opioid Use and Misuse
Previous research indicates that sexual violence is associated with prescription opioid use and misuse. However, this literature is limited by a lack of sex-specific analyses, an inability to establish temporality between experiences of sexual violence and prescription opioid outcomes, and little understanding of mechanisms underlying these associations.Adverse Childhood Events in American Indian/Alaska Native Populations
Adverse childhood experiences are linked to deleterious outcomes in adulthood. Certain populations have been shown to be more vulnerable to adversity in childhood than others. Despite these findings, research in this area lacks an empirical investigation that examines adverse childhood experiences among American Indian and Alaska Native populations using large, nationally representative data. As such, the authors have compiled what they believe is the largest empirical investigation of adverse childhood experiences among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals to date.Suicidal Ideation Among Individuals Who Have Purchased Firearms During COVID-19
Given the increase in firearm purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study seeks to determine the extent to which COVID-19 firearm purchasers differ in terms of suicide risk from nonfirearm owners and firearm owners who did not make a purchase during COVID-19.Adverse Childhood Experiences and Child Development Outcomes in Ceará, Brazil: A Population-based Study
More than 200 million children fail to reach their full developmental potential in low- and middle-income countries. Adverse childhood experiences, maternal mental health, and intimate partner violence are negatively associated with child development outcomes. The relationship of these risk factors with child communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem-solving, and personal–social development scores in Brazil are assessed.Unspecified Firearm Type for Firearm Suicides in the National Vital Statistics System: A County-Level Analysis
Intentional self-harm with a firearm comprised 24,438 of 48,312 (50.6%) U.S. suicide deaths in 2018.1,2 However, information about the type of firearm used in firearm death is limited, inhibiting the evaluation of policies to combat this growing public health problem. Firearm laws are often narrow, applying to certain firearms. For example, as of 2020, 7 of the 12 states with a permit-to-purchase law only require a permit for handguns. Research evaluating the impact of firearm policy on firearm death using the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) has typically evaluated all firearm deaths regardless of firearm type.Suicide Attempts Among a Cohort of Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Transgender and gender diverse people often face discrimination and may experience disproportionate emotional distress that leads to suicide attempts. Therefore, it is essential to estimate the frequency and potential determinants of suicide attempts among transgender and gender diverse individuals.Associations Between Media Exposure and Mental Distress Among U.S. Adults at the Beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Exposure to disaster-related media may be a risk factor for mental distress, but this has not been examined in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assesses whether exposure to social and traditional media during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with mental distress among U.S. adults.Alcohol Use and Suicidality by Sexual Orientation Among U.S. Youth, 2009–2017
Alcohol use and suicidality remain serious risks for U.S. youth. Research has established that disparities exist in these outcomes between heterosexual and sexual minority youth. However, research into the associations between alcohol use and suicidality has yet to consider the differential role of sexual orientation.Current and 1-Year Psychological and Physical Effects of Replacing Sedentary Time With Time in Other Behaviors
Sedentary time is inversely associated with health. Capturing 24 hours of behavior (i.e., sleep, sedentary, light physical activity, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) is necessary to understand behavior–health associations.
