Childhood Social-Emotional Functioning Linked To Early-Onset Mental Health Conditions
Researchers investigated early childhood social-emotional functioning and mental health condition development.
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Positive Well-Being May Protect Against Depression in Adults With Autism
A recent study highlights the potential protective role of positive well-being against depression in people with autism spectrum disorder.
Headache Frequency, Medication Overuse, and Depression Linked to Migraine
Participants who reported chronic headaches were found likely to develop migraines.
Cardiovascular Disease Does Not Modify Depression-Mortality Link in Elderly
In older adults, the association between depressive symptoms and mortality is not influenced by the presence of cardiovascular disease.
Link Between the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test and Neurocognitive Impairments in Bipolar Disorder
Investigators examined Theory of Mind performance in patients with bipolar disorder, along with the relationship between “Eyes Reading” ability and neurocognitive impairment.
Diagnostic Considerations in Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features
Investigators sought to determine the prevalence of psychotic features in patients with major depressive disorder.
Increased Screen Time May Negatively Affect Child Development
Cognitive delays and poor academic performance are negative outcomes associated with excessive screen time.
eHealth Interventions Beneficial for Reducing Perinatal Anxiety
Compared with controls, eHealth interventions were found to be associated with significantly lower anxiety scores for women during the perinatal period.
Racial/Ethnic, Income Disparities Identified in the Opioid Epidemic
There is considerable race/ethnicity and income-level variation in the opioid epidemic.
Reduced Brain Volume May Diminish Self-Monitoring Skills in Dementia
Patients with dementia had decreased ability for self-monitoring, probably as a result of impairments of the insula and orbitofrontal cortex.
Elevated Gender Variance Associated With Autism Characteristics in a Nonclinical Population
Gender variance may not be unique to autism spectrum disorder populations and may also occur in other clinical populations.
An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
Researchers identified current gaps in aging and diversity research and identified future directions that research should take.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Results From Bipolar I Disorder Trials Evaluating Brexpiprazole Announced
Data from two Phase 3 studies evaluating brexpiprazole for the treatment of patients with manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder did not meet the primary endpoint of statistical separation from placebo as measured by the Young Mania Rating Scale at week 3.
CDC: Student Tobacco Use Increased From 2017 to 2018
From 2017 to 2018, there was an increase in any tobacco use, especially electronic cigarette use, for high school and middle school students.
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels May Elucidate Antidepressant Activity
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels may improve understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying refractory depression.
The Good, the Bad, and the Legal Questions: Examining Common Issues in Curbside Consultation Practice
Curbside consults are commonplace in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Many Children Not Receiving Needed Mental Health Treatment
About half of the estimated 16.5 percent of U.S. children with a treatable mental health disorder do not receive needed treatment from a mental health professional.
Shared Decision-Making Tool Helps Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder
Investigators aimed to determine the number of women who came to a treatment decision using the shared decision-making tool.
Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Depression, Anxiety
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is associated with incidence of depression and anxiety.
Certain Opioids Less Effective With SSRI Antidepressants
Certain opioids are less effective for postoperative pain in patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.
Book a Ticket to Relaxation: Can a Vacation Stave Off Burnout?
A 2-week vacation may be essential to your health as a practicing physician.
Physician-Mothers as Caregivers Increases Risk for Burnout, Mood Disorders
Physician-mothers who care for seriously ill children, spouses, or parents have higher rates of burnout and mood disorders.
Violent Crime in Adolescents Who Self-Harm Linked to Low Self-Control, Maltreatment
Researchers call for improvements in adolescent mental health services and connecting vulnerable adolescents with delinquency-reduction programs targeting self-control and self-regulation.
Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia
Trazodone is not associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with other antidepressants at the prodromal stage of disease.
FDA Committees Vote on Esketamine Nasal Spray for Treatment-Resistant Depression
If approved by the FDA, an esketamine nasal spray would provide a new mechanism of action for treating treatment-resistant depression.
Heart Rate Variability May Predict Therapeutic Response in Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder
Heart rate variability factors may predict therapeutic response in patients with major depressive disorder and panic disorder.
Family History of Depression Associated With Worse Cognition in First-Degree Relatives
General impairment in cognition is a feature of first-degree relatives of family members with major depressive disorder.
Effects of Physical Activity on Major Depressive Disorder Risk
Findings validate a potential protective relationship between physical activity and depression and indicate the need for objective measurement of physical activity in mental health studies.
USPSTF: New Recommendations for Preventing Perinatal Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that providing or referring pregnant or postpartum women to counseling has a moderate net benefit in preventing perinatal depression.
Few Teens Meet Sleep, Exercise, Screen-Time Guidelines
Few adolescents meet sleep, physical activity, and screen-time guidelines concurrently.
FDA Rejects Opioid System Modulator NDA for Depression Treatment
The FDA has issued a Complete Response Letter to Alkermes regarding the New Drug Application for ALKS 5461, an investigational adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder.
Depression, Obesity Associated With Chronic Hip Pain
The association between chronic and disabling hip pain, and obesity and depression was examined.
Physical Activity May Be Protective Against Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Depression
Participating in physical activity for 150 min/wk at moderate-to-vigorous intensity may protect older adults with symptoms of depression from cognitive decline.
Direct-to-Doctor Payments May Increase Opioid Prescribing
Physicians who receive direct pharmaceutical payments for opioid prescribing prescribe more opioids, especially hydrocodone and oxycodone.
Physician Burnout Tied to Ability to Address Social Needs
Improving clinic capacity to respond to patients’ social needs may reduce primary care physician burnout.
Benzodiazepines and Related Drugs Associated With Increased Pneumonia Risk
Current or recent exposure to benzodiazepines and related drugs may increase the risk for pneumonia.
Should Mental Health Screenings for Physicians Be Standard Procedure?
The suicide rate among physicians far exceeds that of the general population.
Combined Treatment With Naltrexone, Ketamine Effective for Depressive Symptoms
A combination of an opiate receptor antagonist with ketamine may reduce addiction risk in patients with depression.
Flawed Design Compromises Results of Repetitive TMS Studies in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Caution may be needed before adapting to the use of accelerated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a new standard treatment for major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression.
Early Adoption Associated With Reduced Depression Risk in Adulthood
Research demonstrates the benefits of early adoption and underlines the importance of improved support for children in foster care.
Outcomes of Internet-Based CBT Trials Generalizable to Other Depression Studies
Investigators believe that self-guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy may increase accessibility to mental health treatment in patients with depressive symptoms.
Correlation Between Fatigue, Depression Observed in Postpartum Women
Meta-analysis data suggest a correlation between fatigue and depression in postpartum mothers, although study heterogeneity limits the strength of this association.
An Evidence-Based Road Map to Navigating the Opioid Epidemic
This rise in prescribing of prescription opioids in the last 2 decades of the 20th century occurred at a time during which medical professionals were urged to resort to prescription opioids to manage untreated and chronic noncancer pain.
Shortage of Buspirone Concerns Patients and Clinicians
A shortage of the anti-anxiety drug buspirone in the United States has patients and doctors concerned.
Targeting Energy, Activity in Bipolar Disorder May Improve Quality of Life
Interventions targeting motor activity and energy may be more efficacious than current approaches targeting depressed mood in adults with bipolar disorder.
Depressive Symptoms Higher During Internal Medicine Internship
For internal medicine interns, depressive symptoms increase during internship, with poor faculty feedback and inpatient learning experience associated with increased depressive symptoms.
Anxiety Symptoms May Not Be a Predictor of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Mental Disorders
Investigators aimed to assess whether anxiety symptoms predict cognitive decline and mortality in older adults with a mental health diagnosis.
Quantifying Risk of Psychiatric Illness Associated With Transvaginal Mesh Sling Complications
Is the risk of depression or self-harm greater in women who have experienced complications following transvaginal mesh midurethral sling placement?
Paid Family Leave Policies Inadequate for Resident Physicians
Between 2016 and 2017, the mean paid childbearing leave for faculty physicians at 12 top United States medical schools was just 8.6 weeks.
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