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Un tercio de los latinos afirma estar más estresados estas fiestas que en 2023, alegando las preocupaciones económicas y la falta de seres queridos
A medida que se acercan las vacaciones de invierno, uno de cada tres (33%) latinos dicen que están experimentando más estrés relacionado con la temporada de vacaciones que el año pasado. Algunos de los principales factores estresantes identificados son el coste de los regalos navideños (51%) y las comidas festivas (45%), el duelo por la pérdida o la ausencia de un ser querido (50%), y sentirse solo (38%). Además, los latinos encuestados están estresados por la dificultad para hacer frente a la dinámica familia (37%) y trabajar largas horas durante las fiestas (22%).
One Quarter of Americans Say They Are More Stressed This Holiday Season Than in 2023, Citing Financial Concerns and Missing Loved Ones
As the winter holidays approach, 28% of Americans say they are experiencing more stress related to the holiday season than they did last year, but the causes of their stress vary. A few of the top stressors identified were affording holiday gifts (46%), grieving a loss/missing a loved one (47%), and dealing with challenging family dynamics (35%). More than half of 18- to 34-year-olds (54%) reported being “very” or “somewhat” worried about affording holiday gifts, whereas only 38% of those 65 and older felt the same way.
November Issues of APA Journals Feature Research on Substance Use Disorders, Suicide Prevention, Peer-Run Approaches, and More
The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, and Focus, are now available online.
Two in Five Americans Say Their Mood Worsens in Winter; 29% Say “Falling Back” Hurts Their Mental Health
As the nation “falls back” to standard time, Americans are twice as likely to say their mood declines in the winter (41%) as they are to say it improves (22%). But, as also found in the latest Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), when spring comes around, 61% report feeling better.
Dos de cada cinco estadounidenses afirman que su estado de ánimo empeora en invierno; el 29% dice que el cambio de horario perjudica su salud mental
A medida que el país cambio el horario a hora estándar, los estadounidenses son dos veces más propensos a decir que su estado de ánimo decae en el invierno (41%) que a decir que mejora (22%). Pero, como también se encontró en la última Encuesta Mensual de Mentes Sanas de la Asociación Psiquiátrica Americana (APA), el 61% dice sentirse mejor cuando llega la primavera.
New APA Books Available on Nature Therapy, Addiction and the Law, and More
This fall, American Psychiatric Association (APA) Publishing is releasing books that cover a wide variety of behavioral health topics, including borderline personality disorder, psychopharmacology, social media and youth mental health, electroconvulsive therapy, and many more.
While Most Americans Align With Close Family Members on Controversial Political Issues, One in Five Report Family Estrangement Based on These Topics
New American Psychiatric Association (APA) polling reveals that about one in three Americans (31%) anticipates having a heated political discussion with their family members this election season. While most (71%) indicate that their family will weather the storm and get along about the same as the holidays come around, 12% expect an improvement in relations, and 6% said family relations will get worse.
Aunque la mayoría de los latinos coinciden con sus familiares en cuestiones políticas controvertidas, uno de cada cuatro afirma un distanciamiento familiar por estos temas
Una nueva encuesta de la Asociación Psiquiátrica Americana (APA) revela que uno de cada tres latinos (36%) anticipa tener una discusión política acalorada con sus familiares esta temporada electoral. Mientras que la mayoría (67%) indica que su familia capeará el temporal y se llevará más o menos igual cuando lleguen las fiestas, el 15% espera una mejora en las relaciones, y el 4% dijo que las relaciones familiares empeorarán.
October Issues of APA Journals Cover Schizophrenia and Psychosis, PTSD Treatment, College Mental Health and More
The latest issues of four American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, The American Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice are now available online.
La APA honra el legado y el futuro de la psiquiatría hispana durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Hoy, Día Nacional del Médico Latino, la Asociación Psiquiátrica Americana (APA) celebra las contribuciones de sus miembros hispanos y latinos, pasados y presentes, al campo de la psiquiatría.
APA Honors Latino Psychiatry Legacy and Future During Hispanic Heritage Month
Today on National Latino Physician Day, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) celebrates the contributions of its Hispanic and Latino membership, past and present, to the field of psychiatry.
New Research Identifies Critical Gaps in Mental Health Care for Adults with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally adequate treatment. Meeting the needs of people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders will require innovative interventions and implementation to improve access to and use of evidence-based approaches, the authors argue. The research was published today in Psychiatric Services in Advance.