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Some telepsychiatry ‘here to stay’ post COVID
Contingency planning is a must for video visits, said Dr. Sanjay Gupta of the DENT Neurologic Institute.
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ECT more effective for psychotic vs. nonpsychotic depression?
In one study, response rates to ECT were significantly higher for the patients with psychotic depression than for those with nonpsychotic...
From the Journals
Repetitive hits to the head tied to depression, poor cognition in later life
“What’s unique about our study is that we focused on a history of [repetitive hits to the head],” said Dr. Michael Alosco.
From the Journals
‘Nietzsche was wrong’: Past stressors do not create psychological resilience.
The investigators explain that these findings are particularly relevant in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current focus on racial and...
Conference Coverage
Ringing the alarm about black youth suicide
“Black youth, relative to white youth, do not receive treatment for depression, which may be a precursor issue,” Dr. Michael A. Lindsey.
Commentary
How can we better engage black men as patients?
Challenge yourself to allow the patient to tell his story, said Dr. Kevin M. Simon.
From the Journals
Do SSRIs raise the risk of violent crime?
"Our findings should not be used as grounds for individuals to go off their [SSRI] medication," said lead author Tyra Lagerberg, MSc.
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....
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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.