Economic Hardship Results in Reduced Cognitive Function
Data emphasize the impact of poverty on certain aging outcomes, notably physical performance, cognitive ability, and systemic inflammation.
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Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effectively Reduced Adolescent Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may reduce the incidence of insomnia symptoms in adolescents, according to study data presented at the 2019 World Sleep Congress.
Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability, Depression More Likely For Students Younger Than Their Peers
Findings suggest that further research into interventions to reduce the negative associations of relative age with academic achievement and health is needed.
Antibody Titers to Cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma Linked to Bipolar Disorder
Investigators compared antibodies to common infectious agents, including cytomegalovirus, Toxoplasma gondii, and measles, as well as the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein, in serum samples in patients with bipolar disorder vs control participants without bipolar disorder.
Abnormal Childhood Eating Behaviors Linked to Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Findings suggest that identifying children with specific eating behaviors might be a promising approach for targeted intervention to prevent progression eating disorders in adolescence.
Novel Oral GABA Modulator Promising for Major Depressive Disorder
The tolerability and novel mechanism of action of SAGE-217, an oral positive allosteric modulator of γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptors, might make it a valuable addition to the antidepressant armamentarium.
Childhood Exposure to the US Criminal Justice System Linked to Poor Mental Health Outcomes
Individuals with any history of justice system exposure had significantly worse mental health outcomes than their counterparts without exposure.
Routine Antipsychotics for Delirium Prevention in Hospitalized Adults Not Supported by Evidence
Two systematic reviews showed that current evidence does not support routine use of antipsychotics for prevention and treatment of delirium in postoperative patients.
Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Youth
Investigators sought to assess risk factors associated with poor mental health in Chinese transgender and gender-nonbinary adolescents.
15-Item Geriatric Depression Scale Effective at Identifying Depression in the Elderly
A team of Korean investigators conducted a study to assess the ability of the 15-item geriatric depression scale to discern depression in the elderly.
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