Mental Health
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Can online mindfulness and self-compassion training improve quality of life for patients with atopic dermatitis?
"Stress can make the skin worse, but at the same time the skin disease and symptoms cause stress," Dr. Peter A. Lio said.
Conference Coverage
Harmful emotional hit of antidepressants underappreciated
There is a need to develop valid and reliable measures to assess emotional blunting related to antidepressants, said Dr. Mujeeb U. Shad.
Conference Coverage
Eating disorder apps fall short when it comes to privacy
Many individuals with an ED may be reluctant to seek treatment because of stigma and shame.
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Docs can help combat TikTok misinformation on rare psychiatric disorder
While social media allows for instant communication, there are mounting concerns about the spread of misinformation and its potential impact on...
Conference Coverage
The family firearm often used in youth suicide
About 8% of suicide attempts result in death, but when an attempt involves a firearm the percentage jumps astronomically to 90%.
Conference Coverage
Black people most likely to be restrained in EDs
Researchers blame racism for both findings of an analysis of 3 North Carolina hospitals.
Latest News
Eating disorders in children is a global public health emergency
Eating disorders are among the most life-threatening mental disorders.
From the Journals
Study says casual pot use harmful to teens
“The more you use it, the more it negatively affects your thinking. That’s increasing the likelihood of depression and more suicidal thoughts.”
Commentary
No expiration date for sex
What should clinicians do with this information? First, we could start talking about sex with our older patients.
Latest News
U.S. adults report depression at record rates: Survey
The latest study found that depression rates increased the most among women, young adults, Black people, and Hispanic people.
Opinion
Overcoming death anxiety: Understanding our lives and legacies
The modern psychiatrist should not forget fundamental truths of behavior and humanity that were once the staple of psychiatry.