CU Anschutz part of multi-state study: smartphone app cuts repeat suicide attempts by over half after hospital discharge
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A nationwide study with researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Yale School of Medicine and The Ohio State University, showed how a smartphone app reduced repeated suicide attempts by 58.3% among patients with a prior history of attempting suicide.
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games by JMIR Publications reveals that playing the open-world video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and watching Studio Ghibli films can significantly improve young people’s overall happiness and sense of purpose in life.
Study finds short, positive videos on popular platforms may raise awareness and interest in PrEP among critical age group
A new cross-national study reveals that older adults with disabilities are significantly less likely to receive preventive care, such as flu vaccinations, eye exams, and dental checkups. This gap remains the same for eye exams and dental care but is eliminated for flu vaccinations in countries that invest more in public healthcare. Based on data from nearly 47,000 individuals across 27 high- and middle-income countries, the study shows a strong correlation between higher government health spending and increased access to preventive services, particularly among vulnerable populations. The findings highlight the critical role of healthcare funding in promoting equitable preventive care and point to the need for targeted policies that combine investment with disability support to ensure healthier, more inclusive aging.