Visual Test Predicts Risk for Impairment in Patients With Sleep Deprivation
Individuals most at risk for neurobehavioral performance impairment during sleep deprivation can be accurately identified by a visual psychomotor vigilance task.
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Low-Barrier Interim Buprenorphine Treatment Effective in Emerging Adults
Although emerging adults reported a higher prevalence of intravenous drug use and more severe employment, legal, and psychiatric problems at intake, they achieved dramatic improvements in response to interim buprenorphine treatment.
Youth With Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder Have Poor Morning Performance
Researchers explored habitual sleep, social jetlag, and day-to-day variations in sleep among youth with DSWPD compared with healthy controls.
Panel Delivers Consensus on Tardive Dyskinesia Diagnosis and Treatment
A group of tardive dyskinesia experts has concluded that individuals taking antipsychotics should receive regular assessments, tardive dyskinesia may be indicated by mild movements isolated to 1 body area, an overall assessment of treatment is required for management, and thorough caregiver/patient discussions are required.
Cyberbullying Linked to History of Emotional Abuse in Adolescents
Rates of access to and engagement with internet-based communication and/or social media were high, with most participants (96%) indicating access to a cell phone and social media sites, and most participants engaging in at least 1 social media activity per day.
Food Distraction Plays a Role in the Psychopathology of Anorexia Nervosa
Among patients with anorexia nervosa, disorder-specific reactions were influenced by homeostatic conditions and not just by the cephalic phase of digestion or awareness of caloric intake.
Neuropsychiatric Events Most Frequently Occur at Lupus Diagnosis
Researchers examined the association between neuropsychiatric events and health-related quality of life in a cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Cognitive Remediation Training Improves Partially Remitted Unipolar Depression
If cognitive training is implemented early in patients with partially remitted unipolar depression, researchers have found that it might be beneficial.
Mindfulness-Based Meditation and Higher Education
Investigators evaluated the effects of mindfulness-based intervention on university students’ mental and physical health.
Depressive Disorders in the Elderly in European and Associated Countries
Researchers found a significant gender difference for both major depressive disorder and dysthymia, for which men were at a lower risk compared with women.
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