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Depression in Puerto Ricans: Exploring Mental …

(3 days ago) WebAccording to research from 2019, . People from Puerto Rico tend to have higher rates of major depressive disorder than the general population in the United States (9.6% vs. 7.6%).; Although not

https://psychcentral.com/depression/depression-in-puerto-ricans

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A Comparison of the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders …

(3 days ago) WebFinally, the Puerto Rico Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration (MHAASA) commissioned a new prevalence study of residents of Puerto Rico, before …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440857/

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Mental health in Puerto Rico - American Psychological …

(7 days ago) WebMental health in Puerto Rico. More than eight months after hurricanes ripped through the Caribbean, psychologists are continuing their work to protect mental health and build …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2018/05/puerto-rico

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Opinion: The staggering toll of this constant state of emergency

(5 days ago) WebAnd in the months following the storm, mental health issues greatly intensified, with calls from people who had suicidal ideations or decompensated mental health conditions to …

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/01/opinions/puerto-rico-mental-health-toll-garcia-rivera/index.html

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Mental Health Crisis Among Puerto Rico Youth Getting Worse

(8 days ago) WebA person familiar with ASSMCA told Latino Rebels that data for youth mental health rates of depression and anxiety has not been collected since 2017. “Puerto Rico suffers from …

https://www.latinorebels.com/2022/08/22/mentalhealthpuertoricoyouth/

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Puerto Rico, two years after Maria - American …

(7 days ago) WebThe study, a needs assessment that has helped Puerto Rico’s department of education distribute its limited mental health resources to the hardest hit regions, also found that …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/09/puerto-rico

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Understanding Depression Rates in Puerto Ricans

(2 days ago) WebResults of the study — which included 3,062 Puerto Ricans living on the island — found that people living in Puerto Rico had roughly 27% higher rates of major depressive disorder …

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-in-puerto-ricans

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Puerto Rico - The Burden of Mental Disorders in the …

(4 days ago) WebPuerto Rico - The Burden of Mental Disorders in the Americas: Country Profile Puerto Rico - The Burden of Mental Disorders in the Americas: Country Profile. Download …

https://www.paho.org/en/documents/puerto-rico-burden-mental-disorders-americas-country-profile

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Puerto Rico 2020 Uniform Reporting System Mental …

(9 days ago) WebPuerto Rico 2020 Mental Health National Outcome Measures (NOMS): SAMHSA Uniform Reporting System Utilization Rates/Number of Consumers Served U.S. State U.S. Rate …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt35270/PuertoRico.pdf

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Puerto Rico Mental Health — Everybody Hurts

(7 days ago) WebCrisis Text Line reports mental health trends in Puerto Rico, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. In crisis? Get 24/7 support by texting CRISIS to 741741. Top …

https://www.stateofmentalhealth.org/puerto-rico

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Health and Social Services in Puerto Rico Before and After …

(3 days ago) WebGiven that many of Puerto Rico's current problems have roots that long predate the 2017 hurricanes, Puerto Rico's recovery presents an opportunity to implement social, …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8383835/

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How Is Colonialism a Sociostructural Determinant of Health in …

(5 days ago) WebPuerto Rico’s health care system was once exemplary. including unmanaged mental health problems that can lead to interpersonal violence, as well as a high prevalence of …

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/how-colonialism-sociostructural-determinant-health-puerto-rico/2022-04

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Mental health in Puerto Rico - Wikipedia

(8 days ago) WebSocioeconomic issues were linked to increased suicide attempts or ideation by education, The first epidemiological study the status of mental health in Puerto Rico in 1985, …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_in_Puerto_Rico

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Mental health in Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona reveals 'pain and …

(7 days ago) WebRise in anxiety and depression. Puerto Rico’s Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration (known as the Spanish acronym, ASSMCA) said calls to its crisis hotline …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/10/03/mental-health-puerto-rico-hurricane-fiona/8080396001/

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Three years. Four disasters. Social workers in Puerto Rico want …

(4 days ago) WebMore than two dozen from Puerto Rico responded to the questionnaire, and about 85 percent said the mental-health response they saw after Maria or other recent disasters …

https://publicintegrity.org/environment/hidden-epidemics/disasters-social-workers-mental-health-puerto-rico-maria/

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Puerto Rico 2019 Mental Health National Outcome Measures …

(8 days ago) WebPuerto Rico Statewide Mental Health Agency Data* Measure Number of Clients Utilization Rate Per 1,000 Population Total Clients Served by SMHA System 3,682 1.2 Clients …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt27971/Puerto%20Rico%202019%20URS%20Output%20Tables/Puerto%20Rico%202019%20URS%20Output%20Tables.pdf

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Taking Care of the Puerto Rican Patient: Historical Perspectives

(3 days ago) WebPuerto Ricans on the mainland report a lack of adequate access to health care, poorer health status, more chronic illnesses, worse psychological distress, and lower life span …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7549386/

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The mental health toll of Puerto Rico’s prolonged power outages

(6 days ago) WebPuerto Rico is missing these basic services, making daily life more stressful and thus more likely to cause mental suffering over the weeks and months ahead. Who’s affected? …

https://theconversation.com/the-mental-health-toll-of-puerto-ricos-prolonged-power-outages-85941

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Puerto Rico Mental Health Crisis on the Rise Six Months After …

(8 days ago) WebMental health issues have made a concerning rise in Puerto Rico as residents continue to grapple with massive losses and crippled infrastructure six months after their island …

https://weather.com/news/news/2018-03-26-puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-suicide-depression-mental-health-issues

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Nearly $80 Million from FEMA To Address Mental Health in Puerto …

(Just Now) WebSan Juan, Puerto Rico where care and clinical treatment is provided to adults with addiction problems or mental health issues. In the south and to address damage from …

https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230521/nearly-80-million-fema-address-mental-health-puerto-rico

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The Recovery of Community Health Centers in Puerto Rico …

(9 days ago) Web10%, while 68% of Puerto Rico health centers reported an increase in patients (Appendix Table 1). Still, one in five health centers said the number of patients they served had …

https://geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs4421/files/2022-01/Issue-Brief-The-Recovery-of-Community-Health-Centers-in-Puerto-Rico-and-the-US-Virgin-Islands-One-Year-after-Hurricanes-Maria-and-Irma.pdf

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Public Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria KFF

(7 days ago) WebThis issue brief provides a snapshot of key public health challenges in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. It discusses topics such as mortality, food, water, sanitation, health …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/public-health-in-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/

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Partnership aimed at addressing structural issues affecting health

(3 days ago) WebKennesaw State University associate professor of psychology and associate director of the AMES Research Center, Israel Sánchez-Cardona will embark on a five-year, $6 million …

https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2023/professor-grant-health-disparities-puerto-rico.php

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Puerto Rico Racial and Ethnic Acceleration Consortium for …

(1 days ago) WebTitle: Puerto Rico Racial and Ethnic Acceleration Consortium for Health Equity (PR-REACH) Author: FDA OMHHE Created Date: 4/12/2024 6:44:27 AM

https://www.fda.gov/media/177808/download

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10 Realities for Those Living With Serious Mental Illness

(1 days ago) WebLike all mental health issues, serious mental health illness does not discriminate, but generally first surfaces in young people ages 18-22 across racial identities, …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from-the-desk-of-the-mental-health-lawyer/202404/10-realities-for-those-living-with-serious

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency as persistent rains …

(6 days ago) WebMore than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain were reported over two days in Puerto Rico’s interior, with some streets turning into flowing rivers. Police issued a statement Thursday …

https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-rains-flooding-ab489797310e46864c2a894c1d523485

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Select State-based Activities and Funding in Puerto Rico

(3 days ago) WebPuerto Rico Department of Health (DD20-2006, 000069) $166,000. Enhancing Public Health Surveillance of Autism Spectrum Disorder through the ADDM Network Puerto …

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/state-based-funding/puerto-rico.html

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