Mental Health
Conference Coverage
ECT reduces all-cause mortality in Danish study
“The take-home messages are that ECT does not lead to brain damage but rather to a profound gray matter increase,” said Dr. Alexander Sartorius....
Conference Coverage
Watch for nonsuicidal self-injury in girls with ADHD, comorbidities
The significant risk factors for NSSI in patients with ADHD were affective disorders, suicidality, and psychotic disorders in both sexes.
Commentary
Can experiencing bigotry and racism lead to PTSD?
People who feel threatened just for who they are might experience PTSD, said Dr. Robert T. London.
From the Journals
Worry over family, friends the main driver of COVID-19 stress
"We were a little surprised to see that people were more concerned about others than about themselves," said Dr. Ran Barzilay.
Conference Coverage
Sleep EEG may predict later antidepressant response
“Being able to see if an antidepressant works within 1 week would be a real breakthrough,” said Catherine Harmer, DPhil.
From the Journals
COVID-19: New guidance to stem mental health crisis in frontline HCPs
“Support needs to be deployed in multiple dimensions ... and include training in resilience, stress reduction, emotional awareness, and self-care...
Behavioral Health
When worry is excessive: Easing the burden of GAD
A stepped approach to management using these communication tips and coping strategies can help decrease the stigma of generalized anxiety disorder...
Conference Coverage
‘No mobile phone’ phobia tied to sleep problems in college students
Cell phone addiction may play a role in sleep problems.
Applied Evidence
A primary care guide to bipolar depression treatment
Manage uncomplicated cases following guidelines on medical therapy and with adjunctive psychotherapy. Refer complicated and severe cases to...
News from the FDA/CDC
Antidepressant use shows gender, racial disparities
The gap between women and men is getting wider, a new analysis from the National Center for Health Statistics shows.
From the Journals
Novel therapy an effective alternative to ECT for suicidality in TRD?
"The field needs new ways of approaching suicidality because it's becoming a bigger issue and a major concern, especially now with COVID," said Dr...