Depression
From the Journals
Cognitive-behavioral therapy a standout for better immune function
"More research needs to be done to determine how the present findings might be translated into treatment options or public policy," said Dr....
Commentary
Addressing suicide prevention among South Asian Americans
There is a need to build capacity in the provision of culturally appropriate mental health services, said Mr. Kaleka.
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Irritability strongly linked to suicidal behavior in major depression
The association between irritability and suicidality was two to 11 times stronger than the link to overall depression, the investigators reported...
Commentary
Human sitters in the COVID era
There are really no data upon which to base any sound ethics judgment about what should be tried, said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie.
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NIMH strategic plan returns balance to research priorities
The NIMH’s strategic plan renews and expands a focus on suicide prevention, early intervention in psychosis, and the needs of diverse populations...
Commentary
COVID-19 ravaging the Navajo Nation
The Navajo are having to rely on the strength and resilience of traditional Navajo culture and philosophy to confront COVID, said Dr. Mary Hasbah...
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Domestic violence amid COVID-19: Helping your patients from afar
In the United States, 2,345 calls were placed to the National Domestic Violence Hotline during March 16–April 6, 2020.
From the Journals
Domestic abuse linked to cardiac disease, mortality in women
Survivors of abuse faced higher risks – except for hypertension – even at younger ages.
From the Journals
Movement-based yoga ‘viable’ for depression in many mental disorders
Individuals who performed yoga showed a greater reduction in depressive symptoms, compared with the three control groups.
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COVID-19: Psychiatrists assess geriatric harm from social distancing
“Certainly the appalling number of deaths in nursing homes is the No. 1 horror of the pandemic.”
Commentary
Consider ketamine and psychotherapy combo
I would like to offer some perspective about limits and possibilities of ketamine and esketamine, Dr. Wesley Ryan said.