Depression
From the Journals
Adult separation anxiety raises suicidality risk
The DSM-5 expanded the diagnosis to include adults over 18 years of age because research had “found a later onset to be common.”
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How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
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An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.
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Rhythm and blues: Using heart rate to diagnose depression
“What we’re trying to do is develop interventions not only for depression but also for the associated physical health problems ... said Dr. Amit...
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Child abuse tied to persistent inflammation in later life
Participants who had reported childhood abuse also demonstrated significantly higher rates of loneliness and depression.
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New expert guidance on ketamine for resistant depression
The group advises that esketamine and ketamine be administered only in settings with multidisciplinary personnel.
From the Journals
Blood pressure meds tied to increased schizophrenia risk
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Tips to share with patients feeling vaccine FOMO
Many of our patients are feeling worn down from the chronic stress and are not in the best shape to deal with another issue, said Dr. Eva Ritvo....
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Fauci worries about possible post–COVID-19 ‘mental health pandemic’
“I hope we don’t see an increase in some preventable situations that would not have happened if people had the normal access to medical care,”...
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Meghan Markle interview resurfaces suicidality screening debate
Ask open-ended questions of those patients who are struggling, said Dr. Mona Masood.
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Meghan Markle disclosures can be used to raise awareness, reduce stigma
Cultures that traditionally emphasize self-sufficiency or stoicism may unintentionally create additional barriers to reaching out for help, said...