Mental Health
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Higher rates of PTSD, BPD in transgender vs. cisgender psych patients
“It is important to realize that transgender or gender-diverse identity is not synonymous with [borderline personality disorder], as some have...
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Sexual assault–related visits to the ED are on the rise
Studies of victims show an increased risk of conditions such as suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, substance use, and chronic conditions
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Patients with schizophrenia may be twice as likely to develop dementia
There is increasing evidence that multiple psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses are associated with cognitive decline and dementia.
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Menopause an independent risk factor for schizophrenia relapse
“Women with schizophrenia who are older than 45 are a vulnerable group for relapse, and higher doses of antipsychotics are not the answer,” said...
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Listen up: Birdsong may calm anxiety, paranoia
“The results suggest that it may be worthwhile to investigate the targeted use of natural sounds such as birdsong in a clinical setting — for...
Pearl of the Month
How can I keep from losing my mind?
“To date the actual therapies for dementia have been disappointing.”
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Four commonly abused drugs linked with atrial fibrillation
All four drugs – cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabis – whether stimulants or depressants – cause “quite dramatic and often rapid...
Conference Coverage
Healthy diet, less news helped prevent anxiety, depression during COVID
The study “provides some important insights as to which behaviors may protect our mental health during times of significant stress.”
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Cognition-boosting ‘smart drugs’ not so smart for healthy people
“While the drugs administered were motivational, the resulting increase in effort came at a cost in the loss of productivity.”
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Study finds systemic AD treatment relieves depressive symptoms along with skin symptoms
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Preexisting mental illness symptoms spiked during pandemic
Disease severity was higher among individuals with preexisting mental illness admitted to inpatient care in the wake of COVID-19.