No Significant Differences Between CBT Delivery Formats for Depression
Researchers found data that showed facilitated therapy for individuals, groups, by telephone, and CBT is more effective than unguided self-help.
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Virtual Reality Tool Assesses Functional Capacity in Early Schizophrenia
Researchers found data that showed young patients in the early phase of schizophrenia would benefit by the Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool, as a measure to track changes in response to treatment.
Predictors of Remission in Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
In The Netherlands, researchers found data that showed remission in patients with schizophrenia who are aged 60 or older correlates with having a partner and less intense positive symptoms.
Costs of Brand-Name Drugs Have Risen Substantially in the United States
The growth of drug spending in the United States associated with government-protected market exclusivity is likely to continue.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Anxiety in Depression
Researchers found data that showed repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, using left-sided high frequency; right-sided low-frequency; and sequential bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, has efficacy for treatment in depression and anxiety.
Possible Plasma Biological Markers for Schizoaffective Disorder
Researchers found data that showed neurogenesis is affected by tissue plasminogen activator, and this might be a biomarker when decreased levels are found in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
The Essentials Program Improves Confidence and Knowledge in Managing Eating Disorders
More than 90% of respondents indicated that the program met their learning needs and expectations.
Schizophrenia, Not Depression, Linked to Subcortical Auditory Deficits
Through the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging of the whole brain, researchers found that in patients with schizophrenia a reduction of the mismatch negativity within the auditory modality is a potential biomarker; specifically, they detected deficits propagated from subcortical nodes to cortical nodes.
Inpatient Psychiatric Sleep Disturbances Related to Clinical Outcomes
Researchers found data that showed to improve short-term and longer-term outcomes within an inpatient psychiatric setting, addressing psychiatric sleep disturbances is necessary, and it will lead to less suicidal ideation, reduce anxiety, and reduce the number of suicides.
Post-ICU Depressive Symptoms Correlate With Income, Education, and Function
Moderate to severe depressive symptoms after a stay in an intensive care unit are associated with decreased income, lower education, and higher functional dependence.
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