Latest articles for Major Depressive Disorder
From the Journals
Vitamin D fails to prevent late-life depression, boost mood
"The study is among the largest of its kind ever," said Dr. Olivia Okereke, of Massachusetts General Hospital.
From the Journals
ED visits for mental health, substance use doubled in 1 decade
Reimbursement models across different insurance types "should consider expanding their coverage of mental health treatment in ED settings," said...
Shrink Rap News
A doctor conquers his demons
"Perhaps the thing I liked best about [Dr. Adam B.] Hill's memoir is that he proposes some solutions," said Dr. Dinah Miller.
FDA/CDC
FDA okays new indication for esketamine nasal spray
“Esketamine may offer clinicians a new way to provide support to patients quickly in the midst of an urgent depressive episode,” said Dr. Gerard...
Conference Coverage
PANS may be more prevalent than thought
“If it’s acute onset, you’ve really got to think [PANS], and you should do that workup or refer to someone who does,” said Dr. Kiki D. Chang.
Latest News
‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
Conference Coverage
Microbiome research ‘opening doors’ to new Alzheimer’s disease treatments
"The first of a possible future generation of compounds for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease may indeed be emerging," said Dr....
Conference Coverage
Learn to anticipate, resolve difficult interactions with patients
Begin by recognizing the difficult situation and assessing how the patient, the environment, or you might be contributing to the problem, said Dr...
From the Journals
Experts call for immediate suspension of ECT, others push back
“On the research side, this is my sixth review, and in each one we’ve reached the same conclusion,” Dr. John Read added.
Conference Coverage
Stress, COVID-19 contribute to mental health concerns in college students
In a spring survey of students published by Active Minds about COVID-19 and its impact on mental health, 91% of students reported having stress or...