Mad in America

JANUARY 25, 2025

R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. Photo by tuxone The Mental State of the World Report measures the mental health of internet users only, making it limited in the South African context where close to one-third of the population isnt online.

Poverty and mental health 105

Poverty and mental health Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Insurance 105

Mad in America

JANUARY 29, 2024

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. I n a previous chapter I reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 11c that suicides for the years 2007 to 2017 increased by 30% while the teen rate (ages 10 to 24) increased by 56%! Moore, Joseph Glenmullen and Curt D.

Healthcare 108

Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Hospitality Aging and mental health 108

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An analysis of adverse drug events submitted to the FDA between 2004 and 2009 identified 1,937 cases of violence, 387 of which were homicide. In 1990-92, 12% of the US population aged 18–54 years received treatment for emotional problems, which went up to 20% in 2001–2003. Brain-active substances can lead to violence, including murder.

Genetics and mental health 143

Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Manufacturing Education 143