Mental Health
Practice Puzzler
Chronic Subjective Tinnitus
This clinical puzzle is based on Ross WG, Danielsen R. What’s the Buzz? Treatment Strategies in Chronic Subjective Tinnitus. Clinician Reviews...
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Growing vaping habit may lead to nicotine addiction in adolescents
Almost 12% of 12th graders report using e-cigarettes every day.
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Latest suicide prevention research highlights roles for clinicians, teachers, and parents
“Belongingness to parents” in particular predicted lower odds of suicidal ideation in high school students in one study.
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Statins may do double duty as antidepressants
COPENHAGEN – Mounting evidence suggests antidepressant efficacy for statins in immunometabolic-related depression.
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New study confirms rise in U.S. suicide rates, particularly in rural areas
“Long-term and persistent poverty appears to be more entrenched and economic opportunities more constrained in rural areas,” wrote Dr. Danielle L...
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Caring for patients with co-occurring mental health & substance use disorders
Consider substance abuse if Tx for mood or anxiety disorders is ineffective. Don’t defer treating a mental health issue until a substance use...
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New report cites mental health challenges faced by separated immigrant children
Clinicians encounter significant difficulties when addressing needs of unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody, OIG report finds.
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FCC backs designating 988 as suicide prevention hotline
The report submitted to Congress says the new three-digit number “could be more effective” at prevention than the current 10-digit one.
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USPSTF draft guidance calls for drug use screening
They found “adequate evidence” that screening tools can detect illicit drug use.
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Medical societies urge action to reduce gun violence
Comprehensive criminal background checks for all firearm purchases, freedom to counsel patients are key asks.