Could Summer Depression Be Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Although winter is most commonly associated with seasonal affective disorder, some people experience SAD during the summertime.
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Strong SSRIs May Be Tied to Small Decrease in Ischemic Stroke Risk
Antidepressants strongly inhibiting serotonin reuptake may be associated with a small reduction in the rate of ischemic stroke compared with weak reuptake inhibitors.
No Link Found Between Mood Stabilizer Use, Placenta-Mediated Complications
Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers were not linked to a greater risk for placenta-mediated complications or preterm birth.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Investigators sought to determine clinical characteristics associated with an increased risk for mild cognitive impairment in older adults with depression.
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