Science News About Men’s Mental Health
- Dr. Lisa Bowleg Named James S. Jackson Memorial Award Winner
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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has named applied Social Psychologist Lisa Bowleg, Ph.D., M.A., the 2023 James S. Jackson Memorial Award winner.
- Media Advisory: NIMH Experts Available to Discuss Mental Health Concerns Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
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Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) are available to speak on a variety of topics related to mental health and the coronavirus pandemic, such as the effects of the pandemic and isolation on those with and without mental illnesses; healthy ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and loneliness; how to talk with children and teens about the coronavirus; and how people can find mental health help and support if they need it.
- Higher Death Rate Among Youth with First Episode Psychosis
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A new study shows that young people with first episode psychosis have a much higher death rate than previously thought. Researchers looked at people aged 16-30 and found that the group died at a rate at least 24 times greater than the same age group in the general population.
- Adding Better Mental Health Care to Primary Care
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Medicare’s new policy supports Collaborative Care and could improve the lives of millions of people with behavioral health conditions.
- Twitter Chat on African American Men’s Mental Health
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A live Twitter chat discussing African American men’s mental health.
- Soldiers at Increased Suicide Risk after Leaving Hospital
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Soldiers hospitalized with a psychiatric disorder have a higher suicide risk in the year following discharge from the hospital.
