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In Case You Haven't Heard…

In Case You Haven't Heard… A little‐noticed poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association found that 70% of Americans don't feel safe and are anxious or extremely anxious. The poll, released May 10, found that: 70% of respondents were anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe, 68% were anxious about keeping their identity safe, 66% were anxious about their health, 65% were anxious about paying bills or expenses, 59% were anxious about the impact of climate change on the planet, 50% were anxious about the opioid epidemic, and 45% were anxious about the impact of emerging technology on day‐to‐day life. These stresses can lead to negative mental health effects, said APA president Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D. At a press conference with APA officials, ADAW asked whether such stresses can lead to addiction. Saul Levin, M.D., APA CEO and medical director, responded that “seeking comfort in food or alcohol could cause additional problems” on top of the mental health issues themselves. There is so much to be anxious about — gun violence, for example. We will be providing coverage from the American Psychiatric Association for some of its annual meeting in San Francisco during the weekend of Sept. 20–21. Stay tuned. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly Wiley

In Case You Haven't Heard…

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly , Volume 35 (20) – May 22, 2023
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A little‐noticed poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association found that 70% of Americans don't feel safe and are anxious or extremely anxious. The poll, released May 10, found that: 70% of respondents were anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe, 68% were anxious about keeping their identity safe, 66% were anxious about their health, 65% were anxious about paying bills or expenses, 59% were anxious about the impact of climate change on the planet, 50% were anxious about the opioid epidemic, and 45% were anxious about the impact of emerging technology on day‐to‐day life. These stresses can lead to negative mental health effects, said APA president Rebecca W. Brendel, M.D., J.D. At a press conference with APA officials, ADAW asked whether such stresses can lead to addiction. Saul Levin, M.D., APA CEO and medical director, responded that “seeking comfort in food or alcohol could cause additional problems” on top of the mental health issues themselves. There is so much to be anxious about — gun violence, for example. We will be providing coverage from the American Psychiatric Association for some of its annual meeting in San Francisco during the weekend of Sept. 20–21. Stay tuned.

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Published: May 22, 2023

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