Mental Health
News
Declines in frequent binge drinking vary in some teen subgroups
Reductions in frequent binge drinking vary in some subgroups of U.S. teens.
News
ADHD medication may lower risk of motor vehicle crashes
Could motor vehicle crashes stem, in part, from drivers with untreated ADHD?
News
Dual-task walking test may be effective dementia predictor
Dual-task gait testing can be an accurate, low-cost method of predicting progression to dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
Conference Coverage
Marijuana-related visits to Colorado ED steadily increasing
ED and urgent care visits related to cannabis among teens in Colorado doubled from 2009 to 2015.
Conference Coverage
Target self-medication of mood and anxiety symptoms
SAN FRANCISCO – When assessing patients with anxiety and mood symptoms, ask them about self-medication with alcohol or drugs.
News
Maternal antidepressants unrelated to autism in offspring
Two studies add to the data that maternal antidepressant use during pregnancy does not result in autism in children.
Conference Coverage
Gut microbiome dysregulation implicated in OCD
SAN FRANCISCO - Novel gut-brain axis findings open a new research portal for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Article
Targeting depression: Primary care tips and tools
The resources provided here can help you determine if depression is to blame for your patient’s symptoms. A handy antidepressant guide can inform...
Commentary
More Than “Teen Angst”: What to Watch For
Outward expressions of teen aggression and recklessness are easy to spot, since they attract attention. Less obvious are the subtle warning signs...
Conference Coverage
Hemorrhagic stroke increases risk of depression and subsequent dementia
HOUSTON – Intracerebral hemorrhage sharply increases the risk of new-onset depression, followed by dementia.