Late-Life Depression Severity Varies by Race, Ethnicity
Significant racial and ethnic differences have been identified in late-life depression severity, symptom burden, and depression care.
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RECOVER Study Reports Positive Outcomes, High Opioid Abstinence
The results provide insights into the underlying causes of relapse and can be used to gain further understanding of the long-term effect of pharmacotherapy for sustained opioid use disorder recovery.
Mental Health History May Be Associated With Increased Chronic Opioid Therapy Risk in RA
Researchers examined the association between mental health conditions and the risk for chronic opioid therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Study Author Q&A: Congenital Heart Disease and Mental Health
In this Q&A, Dr Rupak Desai discusses the overlap between adult congenital heart disease and mental health disorders.
Depression Screening in Perimenopausal Women Often Neglected
Researchers sought to better understand the clinical practice patterns of ob-gyn physicians regarding their screening practices and management of depression during menopause.
Mental Health Concerns Arise Amid COVID-19 Epidemic
The COVID-19 epidemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies, while also testing the resilience of healthcare workers and medical systems.
Continuity of Care Is Critical for the Mental Health of Youths in Institutional Care
Early-life stress caused by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has been linked to alterations in HPA axis activity that persist into adulthood, which may play a role in mental health disorders, including depression.
Anxiety, Depression Higher in Patients With Atopic Eczema Compared With Other Chronic Diseases
Depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life are seen more frequently in patients with atopic eczema—and these associations imply that it may be more than just a skin disease.
Kratom Seems Safe for Pain, Anxiety, Opioid Withdrawal
Kratom is used for symptoms of pain, anxiety, depression, and opioid withdrawal, and serious adverse events are uncommon.
Common Bedfellows: Sleep Disturbances and Psychiatric Disorders
There is an emerging view that sleep disorders are not merely symptoms of psychiatric conditions; instead there may be a complex, bidirectional relationship between psychiatric and sleep disorders.
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