Depression
Conference Coverage
What brought me back from the brink of suicide: A physician’s story
Dr. William Lynes said his “downward spiral into darkness” began with a series of catastrophic medical events starting in 1998.
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APA, AMA, others move to stop insurer from overturning mental health claims ruling
The APA hopes that whatever the court says about United Behavioral Health applies to all insurers that provide employer-sponsored health benefits...
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No-cancel culture: How telehealth is making it easier to keep that therapy session
Some states are making permanent the temporary pandemic rules that allow providers to be reimbursed at the same rates as for in-person visits.
From the Journals
Young adults with epilepsy face higher mental illness risks
“The high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality underscore the need for better integration of mental health provision into epilepsy care...
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Psychosis, depression tied to neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s
Lewy body scores were not associated with any neuropsychiatric symptom, the researchers found.
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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders higher in adult cerebral palsy patients
“The present study contributes important information to the existing literature, highlighting that psychiatric issues are common in adults with [...
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Two key suicide risk factors identified in borderline personality disorder
Clinicians should query patients about “longstanding” feelings of emptiness, said Dr. Carlos M. Grilo.
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HHS to inject billions into mental health, substance use disorders
The money will be divided equally between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program and the Substance Abuse Prevention and...
Commentary
Acts of kindness, empathy bolster mental health
For clinicians who have been pushed to respond to various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has never been more important, says Dr. Lina...
Commentary
COVID-19 fallout makes case for promoting the mental health czar
I have been making the case for creation of a high-level mental health post for quite some time, says Dr. Robert T. London.
Conference Coverage
TMS ‘surprisingly effective’ for resistant depression
"Among women, it looks like the older they get, the better the outcome," said Dr. Harold A. Sackeim.