Mental Health
News
IV ketamine a promising option for resistant depression in older adults
Nearly 50% of participants responded to ketamine and 25% achieved complete remission from TRD.
News
One in four cardiologists worldwide report mental health issues
The mental health conditions were more common in women than in men and were closely linked to enduring hostile work environments and other strains...
News
Vegetarians suffer more depression than meat eaters
The high incidence of depression among vegetarians is not caused by nutrition.
Conference Coverage
Depression: Think outside of the box for diagnosis, treatment
Patients typically don’t fit into “convenient (DSM-5) buckets.” Consider likely comorbidities.
News
Alzheimer’s Association to CMS: Ditch restraints on amyloid drugs
The CMS coverage restrictions for anti-amyloid drugs were finalized in April on the...
News
Behavioral treatment tied to lower medical, pharmacy costs
Diagnosis of a behavioral health condition is often delayed, and most affected individuals receive little to no treatment.
Opinion
Mindfulness, exercise strike out in memory trial
Meditation and exercise do not appear to be the fountain of youth.
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
Conference Coverage
SSRI tied to improved cognition in comorbid depression, dementia
Evidence suggests the drug’s receptor targets “have the potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems that are essential for regulation of...
News
How your voice could reveal hidden disease
For some of us, when a disease begins or when our mental health declines, our voice changes.