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FDA inaction on hair loss drug’s suicide, depression, erectile dysfunction risk sparks lawsuit
As an alternative, PFSF requested that the FDA require the drug’s manufacturers revise the safety information on the labeling and add boxed...
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The trauma and healing of 9/11 echo in COVID-19
“To me, 9/11 placed psychological first aid on the map,” said Dr. Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, who was involved in early interventions for Sept. 11...
From the Journals
‘Innovative’ equine therapy helps overcome PTSD symptoms
“I’m very keen on moving this along into a civilian population,” said coinvestigator Dr. Yuval Neria, whose study focused on military veterans.
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‘Deeper dive’ into opioid overdose deaths during COVID pandemic
Results also showed that, compared to 2019, significantly more men died from overdoses in 2020 in Colorado and Indiana.
From the Journals
Number of global deaths by suicide increased over 30 years
Around the world, approximately 800,000 individuals die by suicide each year, while many others attempt suicide, wrote Dr. Paul Siu Fai Yip and...
Opinion
Four police suicides in the aftermath of the Capitol siege: What can we learn?
“Officers are doers and fixers, and it is seen as being more honorable to take yourself out of the equation than it is to ask for help.”
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Pups for veterans with PTSD: Biden signs PAWS act into law
H.R. 1448 orders the VA to begin a pilot program that will examine the utility and effectiveness of service dogs for improving the mental health...
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Pandemic unveils growing suicide crisis for communities of color
“COVID created more transparency regarding what we already knew was happening,” said Sonyia Richardson, a suicide researcher.
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Healing Haiti: The emotional trauma of repeat crises
"When I say resilient, I mean they will survive," said Betty Jean, a trauma consultant. "But we are talking about a traumatized people."
From the Journals
Low depression scores may miss seniors with suicidal intent
Only half of older adults (52%) in the study met criteria for major depression, determined on the basis of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric...
The Optimized Doctor
The hateful patient
The hangover from a difficult patient encounter can linger for several appointments later or, worse, carryover to home.