Depression
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ARBs didn't raise suicide risk in large VA study
The VA study thus fails to confirm the results of an earlier Canadian, population-based, nested case-control study.
Commentary
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
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Annual U.S. death toll from drugs, alcohol, suicide tops 150,000
Experts warn that these "deaths of despair" may well increase in the wake of COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Delirium first, depression, anxiety, insomnia later?
"We need to research which factors may contribute to enduring mental health problems, and develop interventions to prevent and treat them," said...
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Novel program for preventing addiction-related suicide
The group intervention is designed for a population at high risk for suicide.
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New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.
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Depression linked to neuro dysfunction, brain lesions in MS
“Depression isn’t just a neuropsychiatric disease,” said Dr. Jenny Feng.
Commentary
Plan now to address the COVID-19 mental health fallout
Mental health professionals should begin working with public health and political leaders now to develop plans, said Dr. Lalasa Doppwalapudi and...
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U.S. ‘deaths of despair’ from COVID-19 could top 75,000, experts warn
The number could be even higher if the country fails to take bold action to address the mental health toll of unemployment, isolation, and...
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Suicide prevention one key focus of upcoming NIMH strategic plan
The much broader strategic plan to guide research efforts and priorities is set to be released in the next few weeks, Dr. Joshua Gordon said.
Commentary
COVID-19: To have and to hold ... in quarantine
All of us can benefit from these skills, especially emotionally volatile couples who are trapped together in quarantine, Dr. Dara Abraham said.