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6% of Seniors Depressed; ADHD and Hormones; Novel Antipsychotic Eases Schizophrenia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Jan 08, 2025
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Possible Early Symptom of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Identified

Mood alterations may be common prodromal feature, case-control study suggests

Jan 03, 2025
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Psychedelic Therapy Begins in Colorado, Amid Tension Between Conservatives, Veterans

Colorado is the second state to legalize psilocybin therapy

Jan 02, 2025
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Glutamatergic Medications Show Promise for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Treatments led to lower severity scores, meta-analysis suggests

Jan 02, 2025
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Her Mental Health Treatment Was Helping. That’s Why Insurance Cut Off Her Coverage.

Insurers review patients' progress to see whether they can go to a lower level of care

Dec 31, 2024
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Suicide Risk Lower for Veterans With PTSD Who Start Evidence-Based Therapy

Completing eight sessions was not associated with decreased risk, however

Dec 27, 2024
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Opinion
To Britain on Legalizing Assisted Dying: Proceed With Caution

Canada offers a cautionary tale

Dec 26, 2024
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Specialty Board Certification Error Causes Headaches for Doctors

Some thought they would lose their board certification

Dec 23, 2024
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Opinion
The Physician's Role in Curing the Social Media Epidemic

Discussions with young patients and their parents can make a big difference

Dec 23, 2024
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Doc Suspected in Mass Killing; Vaccine Injury Claims Spike; Iowa Has First H5N1 Case

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Dec 23, 2024
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Opinion
A Thin Shred of My Sanity Remained. Then I Hit My Breaking Point.

Clinicians need to know they're not alone in their mental health struggles

Dec 20, 2024
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Long COVID Symptoms Improve With Outpatient Intervention

Cognitive and behavioral therapy boosted physical function in pragmatic trial

Dec 19, 2024
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Combination Therapy Improves PTSD Symptoms

Phase III study shows benefit for brexpiprazole and sertraline

Dec 18, 2024
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Cymbalta Bottles Recalled; 1 in 3 Older Adults Are Lonely; Walking Off Depression

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Dec 18, 2024
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Moving Beyond Barriers: Patient-Centered Approaches to Improve Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia

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Translating Real-World Insights Into Tailored Strategies to Improve Coordinated, Comprehensive HIV Care in Community-Based Practices

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Implementing Advanced Strategies to Address Cognitive Dysfunction in MDD

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PPD Perspectives: National Patient Survey Insights and Expert Psychiatric Discussion

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Examining the Pathophysiology of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression (PPD)

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Improving the Management of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression by Applying the Latest Clinical Evidence

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Developing Strategies for Assessment and Diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder

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Integrating Evidence-Based Treatment and Patient Centered Strategies for Optimizing Schizophrenia Care