Mental Health
Commentary
Reflections on George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, and racism in America
As I listened to the witnesses’ testimony, it triggered an emotional response from sadness, fear, shock, but mostly anger, said Dr. Lorenzo Norris...
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Is screen time associated with psychosocial symptoms in 5-year-olds?
Electronic media use may correlate with a range of behavioral difficulties, according to a Finnish study.
Feature
An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.
From the Journals
Nonfatal opioid overdose rises in teen girls
Data suggest a need for tailored prevention strategies to target opioid overdose risk factors based on age and sex.
Commentary
Autism Acceptance Month: Raising awareness and closing the diagnosis gap
Epidemiologic disparities still exist – both locally and globally, said Dr. Jason Emejuru.
Feature
Rhythm and blues: Using heart rate to diagnose depression
“What we’re trying to do is develop interventions not only for depression but also for the associated physical health problems ... said Dr. Amit...
From the Journals
Child abuse tied to persistent inflammation in later life
Participants who had reported childhood abuse also demonstrated significantly higher rates of loneliness and depression.
From the Journals
New expert guidance on ketamine for resistant depression
The group advises that esketamine and ketamine be administered only in settings with multidisciplinary personnel.
Opinion
Reproductive safety of treatments for women with bipolar disorder
Women with bipolar disorder are at particular risk for postpartum worsening of their mood and we have noticed during the pandemic that women are...
From the Journals
Blood pressure meds tied to increased schizophrenia risk
Feature
New data on worldwide mental health impact of COVID-19
“The data suggest that there will be long-term fallout from the pandemic on the mental health front,” said Dr. Tara Thiagarajan.