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Newest firstIntroduction This study quantifies excess mortality in Spain during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and assesses whether mortality levels are returning to pre-pandemic patterns. Methods Expected mortality was estimated using stochastic forecasting models calibrated on pre-pandemic data (1990-2019) and compared with observed mortality over the period 2020-2023. The analysis relies on a multi-model framework includi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/objectives Nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas, is increasingly being used recreationally. While neurological risks are recognized, psychiatric effects remain underexplored. This study investigates neuropsychiatric presentations among patients referred to the Emergency Mental Health (EMH) team at Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, associated with recreational N2O use. Methods We co…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis is a widely used substance among the youth population, with an estimated 2.8% currently smoking cannabis. Its popularity is growing due to the perception of its harmless nature and lack of dependence. However, this increase in use has been linked to mental health issues, especially since its partial decriminalisation in some part of the United States and Australia. The objective of this scoping review was…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: Social norms have been associated with alcohol use in college populations; however, more research is needed to confirm the associations between social norms and a range of substance use behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We analyzed data from the Healthy Minds Study (September 2020–December 2020), a non-probability sample administered online to college students. We used multivariable logi…
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