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Anxious Times And Anxiety Drugs, Noah Atlas, Austin Mcneill Brown
Anxious Times And Anxiety Drugs, Noah Atlas, Austin Mcneill Brown
Population Health Research Brief Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused rising anxiety and a corresponding increase in benzodiazepine prescriptions. Experts worry that inconsistent access to physicians as a result of stay-at-home orders will lead dependent patients to seek counterfeit or street drugs if their prescriptions lapse. This brief discusses these repercussions and recommends approaches to monitor and support those suffering from anxiety.
There Are Costs From Spending Too Much Time On Social Media, Sean Withington, Alexandra Punch
There Are Costs From Spending Too Much Time On Social Media, Sean Withington, Alexandra Punch
Population Health Research Brief Series
Ninety percent of young adults in the U.S. are on social media, with the majority using these sites at least once a day. This issue brief explores how excessive use of social media can lead to addiction, loneliness, depression, decreased self-esteem, and unfulfilling relationships.