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Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes

Ten of 18 reviewed treatment strategies linked to higher response versus sham therapy

Analysis Supports Valbenazine’s Efficacy as Treatment for Tardive Dyskinesia

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Caleb Rans

Consistent with primary KINECT 3 study results, supplemental analyses indicate that participants treated with valbenazine had statistically significant improvements in tardive dyskinesia severity.

Postnatal Paternal Depression Associated With Depression in Girls

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LG Berry

Study showed an association between depression in fathers during the postnatal period and subsequent depression in girls at age 18 years.

Childhood Lead Exposure Correlates With Adult Mental Health Symptoms

Higher childhood blood lead levels are associated with more psychopathy during the life course.

Valbenazine May Improve Movement Disorders in Patients With Mood Disorders

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L.G. Berry

An analysis of once-daily valbenazine trials revealed improvements in tardive dyskinesia in patients with mood disorders.

Mood Disorder, Obesity Associated With Poorer Physical, Mental Outcomes

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Emily Pond

The co-occurrence of obesity and mood disorders increases the risk for physical comorbidities, poor mental health and psychological well-being, and less healthy behaviors.

Focused Medication Review Not Linked to Psychotropic Drug Optimization

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Emily Pond

Investigators determined that although psychotropic medication review may reduce the number of prescriptions dispensed, clinical and economic benefits have yet to be identified; therefore, they do not recommend medication review as part of routine care.

Older Adults With Depression at Higher Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Emily Pond

Investigators sought to determine clinical characteristics associated with an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with depression.

Symptom Improvement Seen With Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Sertraline in Postpartum Women

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Emily Pond

Investigators examined the efficacy of sertraline and interpersonal psychotherapy vs pill placebo over 12 weeks in woman with postpartum depression.

For Teen Girls, Depression May Predict Subsequent Alcohol Use

For adolescent girls, depression, but not anxiety, predicts future alcohol use.