All articles tagged with #behavioral intervention
A study by Stanford Medicine found that young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, with many receiving drugs within 30 days of diagnosis, despite guidelines recommending behavioral interventions first. The study highlights concerns about the high rate of early medication use and potential side effects in preschool-aged children.
Two new studies presented at the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions suggest that interventions that address diabetes distress can improve mental health and reduce costs. The studies found that a behavioral intervention that combined type 1 diabetes education with specific attention to diabetes distress improved feelings of powerlessness in adults with type 1 diabetes. Another study showed that a behavioral intervention improved glycemic management and reduced the cost of care in disadvantaged youth. Diabetes distress is common and chronic, and addressing it alongside education can lead to the greatest reductions in distress.
A study conducted on approximately 5,000 patients at a sleep clinic revealed that clock-watching while trying to fall asleep intensifies insomnia symptoms and increases the use of sleep aids. The behavior triggers a cycle of worry about not getting sufficient sleep, leading to increased stress and difficulty falling asleep. A simple behavioral intervention, avoiding checking the time, could help manage insomnia more effectively. The research indicates that time monitoring behavior mainly has an effect on sleep medication use because it exacerbates insomnia symptoms.