Mental Health
Opinion
Colorism can lead to intrafamily conflict
Dr. Alison M. Heru offers guidance aimed at helping psychiatrists deescalate conflict tied to racism within families.
From the Journals
Study highlights role of structural racism in delayed autism diagnoses
Study explores potential drivers of both diagnostic delays and the intellectual disability disparity in African American autism diagnoses.
Conference Coverage
More research needed on how fetal exposure affects later development
At least 15% of women will experience major depression during pregnancy, but of these, major depression is not being addressed in about half, Dr....
News
Attempted suicide in high school America, 2019
Racial and sexual identity may affect how adolescents act on suicidal thoughts.
Commentary
Mitigating psychiatric disorder relapse in pregnancy during pandemic
The most common reasons for consultation on our service continue to be the appropriate, safest use of antidepressants and mood stabilizers during...
From the Journals
COVID-19: ‘Record’ spike in Internet anxiety, panic queries
Investigators found an 11% increase in all acute anxiety queries between March 2020 and May 2020. This translates into about 375,000 more searches...
From the Journals
Nine antihypertensive drugs associated with reduced risk of depression
Some but not all drugs in three antihypertensive classes are associated with reduced risk of depression.
Conference Coverage
Pregnancy can be ‘a vulnerable time’ for developing mental disorders
“The decline in brain volume is actually associated with better mothering, and increased attachment between the mother and the baby,” said Dr....
From the Journals
Early psychosis: No need for antipsychotics to recover?
The findings suggest that some young people with early-stage FEP and short DUP may be able to achieve symptom remission without antipsychotics,...
Commentary
Why are many of my patients doing better during the pandemic?
Many patients with chronic mental illness might be reaping the rewards of many years of consistent biopsychosocial support, said Dr. Ian R. Tofler...
Commentary
COVID-19, school reopenings, and safety: What should we tell parents?
Mental health professionals need to intervene early and provide support for remote learners who experience anxiety and depression, said Dr. Robert...