Novel Clinical Application of Optogenetics: Migraine Headaches
Optogenetic tools enable light-based modulation of genetically defined neurons and temporally precise stimulation of neural circuit activity.
General Psychiatry
Progress in Psychiatry Requires a Marriage of Utility to Validity
The DSM-5 and ICD-10 provide a helpful, pragmatic framework for clinical practice, but they remain collections of symptoms rather than a compilation of truly distinct disorders.
The Future of Mental Health Apps
Nicola Davies, PhD, suggests that a great deal of research is still required, but apps are certainly showing great promise as a means of enhancing treatment outcomes when used as an adjunct to therapy and medication.
Homosexual Status as a Contributing Factor to Depression and Anxiety in Young Men
Research found increased incidence of mental health issues in young gay and bisexual men.
Psychosomatic Symptoms Linked to Longer Recovery Period for Concussions
Athletes presenting with psychosomatic symptoms before a concussion may have a longer recovery period.
Do Mobile Applications Have a Place in Managing Bipolar Disorder?
Great potential exists for using objective smartphone data to discriminate between depressive and manic states in patients with bipolar disorder.
Increased Risk of Substance Abuse in Adolescents With Mental Disorders
Early intervention strategies are needed to address potential substance use and misuse in adolescents with mental disorders.
Mental Illness and Obesity
A disproportionate number of patients with mental illness are obese compared to the general population.
Broward County’s Mental Health Court: Standing Up Against the Criminalization of Mental Illness
The nation’s first mental health court turns 18 this month, and more than 17,000 people have received treatment instead of a jail sentence.
Biomarker Could Lead to Earlier Detection in Women of Mental Disorders
Women who had an overproduction of the gene XIST were found to have mental illness including bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia.
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