Tag: psychosocial distress

Dismissed and discharged: health systems still failing people with poor mental health

sarah JonasResearch Results

A serious disconnect between emergency departments and the NDIS is failing people with mental health conditions, as new research from the University of South Australia shows that they frequently receive inadequate care within emergency departments, potentially putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk.

JNCCN Study Highlights Gaps in Patient Supportive Services at U.S. Cancer Centers

sarah JonasResearch Results

New research in the July 2021 issue of JNCCN indicates a need to increase substance use and mental health support capabilities at cancer centers across the United States. Researchers found 85.4% of centers offered mental health services but only 45.5% had chemical dependency services.