Child and Adolescent Anxiety May Be Associated With Later Alcohol Use
While not conclusive, evidence suggests a positive association between anxiety during childhood and adolescence and subsequent alcohol use disorder.
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Duration of Marriage at Conception May Increase Schizophrenia Risk in Offspring
Offspring born to couples married for less than 3 years have a small increased risk for schizophrenia.
Adolescents, Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder More Likely to Contract STIs
Psychiatrists can help adolescent and young adult patients with bipolar disorder address risky sexual behavior and can provide regular medication intervention to reduce the risk for STIs.
Nutritional Interventions Show No Effect on Major Depressive Disorder Episodes in Overweight Adults
Multinutrient supplementation and food-related behavioral activation therapy did not reduce episodes of major depressive disorder in overweight or obese adults with subclinical depressive symptoms.
ADHD Symptoms Related to Poor Adaptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD symptoms appear to have a dimensional relationship to adaptive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder, regardless of whether the children meet diagnostic criteria for a comorbid ADHD diagnosis.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy Effective Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptoms
Cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive psychotherapy can improve body dysmorphic disorder symptoms, but cognitive behavioral therapy is associated with more consistent improvements.
Early Puberty and Testosterone Associated With Depression in Girls
Previous research indicated that estradiol and testosterone were linked to depression in adolescent girls, as opposed to testosterone alone.
Cannabis Use in Adolescence Associated With Depression, Suicidal Behavior
Preventive strategies to reduce cannabis use among youth are needed, as adolescent cannabis consumption is associated with increased risk for depression and suicidal behavior later in life.
Inpatient Mortality Rates Higher in Those With Mental Disorders
Hospital patients with mental disorders have higher mortality than those without mental disorders.
Insomnia in Late Pregnancy Associated With Perinatal Anxiety
Gestational insomnia is associated with anxiety symptoms, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
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