Mental Health Professionals Together With Paramedic First Responders, Not Police, Decrease Nonviolent Crime Rates
Researchers looked at whether a program with health-focused first responders reduced less serious crimes.
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Report: Ransomware Attacks Rise Sharply
Ransomware attacks now account for 25% of all data breaches, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report.
Multiple Components of Socioeconomic Deprivation Contribute to Cognitive Decline
We spoke with Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, the Alzheimer’s Association Senior Director of Scientific Engagement, about studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2022 regarding individual’s life experiences and brain health.
Identifying Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease: Are They Modifiable?
Ines Moreno-Gonzalez, PhD, an adjunct associate professor of neurology, explains healthy aging can help reduce lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer disease.
The Mental Health Impact of Abortion Restrictions
In addition to the physical risks, experts anticipate a myriad of mental health ramifications stemming from the loss of abortion access and the associated economic and occupational repercussions.
Spotlight on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
The main focus of the debate surrounding pediatric bipolar disorder pertains to the concept of a prepubertal subtype of the disorder.
Opioid Denials Lead to Rise in Violent Attacks on Pain and Addiction Experts
Pain and addiction specialists discuss the rise in workplace violence over opioid denials and how to improve communication and change patient expectations.
Anxiety in Children and Adults Ballooned in US at Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
The authors discuss identifying and treating anxiety disorders in children and adults in primary care during COVID-19.
Recognizing and Treating “Bigorexia” in Clinical Practice
The conditions of body dysmorphic disorder and muscle dysmorphia has been increasing in both public and professional awareness.
AANP Offers Free Mental Health Services, President Says
The AANP’s rollout of the NPower program, which offers free mental health services to NP members, is one of the many highlights from AANP 2022.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People Living With Dementia and Caregivers
Geriatric specialists discuss the long-term physical, mental, and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Change of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number to 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-275-TALK (8255)) will change to 988 as of July 16, 2022.
Neurocognitive Effects of Metal Exposure in Older Adults: What the Science Says
David O. Carpenter, MD, a public health physician, discusses the need for more research on gene-environment interactions that may contribute to altered cognition in older adults.
An Uncomfortable Truth: Why Patients Lie to Their Physicians
A growing body of research suggests that patients are not always transparent with their physicians about critical information.
COVID-19 and Alcohol: A Pandemic Collides With a Public Health Crisis
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic that overwhelmed hospitals, upended the economy, and sent much of the world into lockdown, researchers tracked a concerning uptick in alcohol use.
Violating Patient Confidentiality Is Sometimes Necessary
Patients trust that what they tell their doctors will remain confidential, but under certain specific circumstances, the doctors may be obligated to breach that trust.
FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
Man’s Best Friend: Therapy Dogs Aid Patient Recovery at Walter Reed
Military hospitals are implementing therapy dog programs to support patients, families, and staff.
Adolescent Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Nearly 3-Fold Higher Risk for Self-Harm
Investigators at King’s College London in the UK evaluated data from a national database of adolescents aged who were enrolled in 4 state-maintained school and resident programs from their 11th birthday or April 2009 to presentation at an emergency department for self-harm, their 18th birthday, or March 2013.
Anxiety and Depression: Understanding the Risk for Preeclampsia
Rates of anxiety and depression have increased during the pandemic and are linked to preeclampsia risk, making screening for mental health conditions at prenatal visits essential.
School Shooting in Uvalde, TX: What Clinicians Need to Know
After a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tali Raviv, MD, associate director of the Center for Childhood Resilience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, discussed strategies for clinicians to help their clients manage high-profile incidents of violence.
This Is What It’s Like to Experience Misogynoir as a Neurosurgery Resident
Analiz Rodriguez, MD, a neurosurgeon in Arkansas, recounts her experience with misogynoir during her residency training and the toll it took on her as a Black woman.
Robots Used to Engage Seniors in Activities
GAPNA reviews 3 studies on transitioning from skilled nursing care to home care, the use of robots to engage seniors in activities, and the need for more training to care for LGBTQI seniors.
Mental Health Non-Fiction Summer Reads
With the warmer weather and vacations on the horizon, we look at 5 books that those in the field of mental health can enjoy — from dispatches of a psychiatrist in training to research on the Lucifer Effect to a comedian’s recovery from addiction.
Narcolepsy, Sodium Intake, and Heart Health: This Expert Explains It All
Richard K. Bogan, MD, discusses the importance of lowering sodium intake and improving heart health for patients with narcolepsy.
Prescribing the Great Outdoors
Doctors can prescribe “forest bathing” to get their patients into the great outdoors to reduce stress and stress hormones.
Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Period of Time
Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.
Gender Bias Common in Online Reviews of Physicians
Patients rated female doctors more on their interpersonal skills and not much on their technical competence, a study found.
Some Plasma Biomarkers for AD Misleading in Black Populations – A Conversation With Susan E. Schindler, MD, PhD
We spoke with Susan E. Schindler, MD, PhD, lead author of a study about the effect of race on the prediction of brain amyloidosis by plasma Aβ42/Aβ40, phosphorylated tau, and neurofilament light.
It’s a Doctor’s Duty to Combat Misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored how easy it is for disreputable and nonauthoritative sources to spread wrong and possibly dangerous medical information.
Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention
With youth suicides on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), created a document to support pediatric health clinicians.
The Evolving Role of Neurologists in Autism Diagnosis and Management
Drs Joshua Rotenberg and Deepa Menon both explain how neurologists facilitate an ASD diagnosis by addressing the common neurological comorbidities in ASD.
Ketamine: Usage in the Home
With ketamine gaining more attention to combat treatment-resistant depression (TRD), we look at the administration of ketamine through in-home measures.
Women’s Underrepresentation in Neurology and What to Do About It
Suma Shah, MD, reveals the many ways women in neurology are underrepresented and the steps women can take to close the gender gap in multiple areas of the field.
What Is the Relationship Between GI Disorders and Eating Disorders?
Cynthia Bulik, PhD, and Helen Burton Murray, PhD, discuss the interrelatedness between gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorders and the need for more clinician awareness.
Psychedelics: Applications in Mental Health
A deep dive into clinical efficacy and safety of using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other mental health disorders.
Ketamine: In-Clinic Administration
Ketamine is becoming an increasingly popular treatment method for depression and other mental ailments. We speak with a psychiatrist who administers ketamine.
Methods to “ACT” on “Long-Haul COVID” and Mental Health Issues
“Long-haul” COVID affects more than 7 million Americans. We speak with Joseph J. Trunzo, PhD, about his book “Long Haul COVID: A Survivor’s Guide, Transform Your Pain and Find Your Way Forward.”
Combine and Conquer: The Integration of Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine
In this Q&A, Drs Serota and Thakarar discuss the dual subspecialty of infectious disease and addiction medicine and its role in combating the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Low-FODMAP Diet and CBT for IBS: Efficacy Data and Individualizing Treatment
Authors describe efficacy data on the low-FODMAP-diet and CBT for IBS and factors to consider when personalizing treatment.
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