University of Washington School of Medicine: Wildfires Appear to Increase Mental Health Burden
March 01, 2024
March 01, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington, March 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Scientists and clinicians have long suspected a link between wildfires and a decline in mental health. A new study of prescription records supports the association, showing that large wildfires appear to exacerbate preexisting mental health conditions.
The research, published Feb. 26 in JAMA Open Network, involved analysis of psychotropic pr . . .
Scientists and clinicians have long suspected a link between wildfires and a decline in mental health. A new study of prescription records supports the association, showing that large wildfires appear to exacerbate preexisting mental health conditions.
The research, published Feb. 26 in JAMA Open Network, involved analysis of psychotropic pr . . .