Mental Health
Opinion
Can mental health teams de-escalate crises in NYC?
It will be important for the city to collect good outcome data to enable independent evaluation of the pilot project, said Dr. Dinah Miller.
From the Journals
Antidepressant shows early promise for mild COVID-19
The findings on fluvoxamine “need to be interpreted as hypothesis generating rather than as a demonstration of efficacy,” the study authors wrote...
Commentary
Tips for physicians, patients to make the most of the holidays amid COVID
Holidays are often about what we can do for others, but this year we may need to place self-care first, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
From the Journals
Common newborn hearing test promising for early detection of autism
The findings of a new study further reinforce that autism, in many cases, has a sensorial and auditory aspect to it, according to the lead author...
Conference Coverage
Siblings of patients with bipolar disorder at increased risk
“Strategies to prevent onset of psychiatric illness in individuals with a first-generation family history ... should be lifelong,” said Dr. Lars...
From the Journals
Nearly one in five develop mental illness following COVID-19
Feature
Patients with mental illness a priority for COVID vaccine, experts say
News
FDA clears smartphone app to interrupt PTSD-related nightmares
NightWare was tested in a 30-day randomized, sham-controlled trial of 70 patients.
Conference Coverage
Food insecurity called urgent issue you must address
One in three Black children and one in four Latino children are experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feature
FBI warns of ‘imminent’ cyberattacks on U.S. hospitals
All health care systems should be prepared to deal with these problems, said Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum.
From the Journals
Psilocybin delivers ‘remarkable’ relief in severe depression
“Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this as a new therapy is that psilocybin works ... with a single session or a few sessions,” said Dr. Roland...