Mental Health
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
Opinion
A doctor conquers his demons
"Perhaps the thing I liked best about [Dr. Adam B.] Hill's memoir is that he proposes some solutions," said Dr. Dinah Miller.
Latest News
Addiction specialist charged in $681 million treatment fraud case
Prosecutors allege that Dr. Michael Ligotti played a central role in a scheme in which Medicare and private insurers paid millions in fraudulent...
News
FDA okays new indication for esketamine nasal spray
“Esketamine may offer clinicians a new way to provide support to patients quickly in the midst of an urgent depressive episode,” said Dr. Gerard...
Conference Coverage
PANS may be more prevalent than thought
“If it’s acute onset, you’ve really got to think [PANS], and you should do that workup or refer to someone who does,” said Dr. Kiki D. Chang.
Latest News
‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
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Pandemic-related stress causing health issues in many Americans
Survey shows that almost two-thirds of Hispanics report sleep, eating, temper, and other adverse effects brought on worry.
Conference Coverage
Learn to anticipate, resolve difficult interactions with patients
Begin by recognizing the difficult situation and assessing how the patient, the environment, or you might be contributing to the problem, said Dr...
Mental Health Consult
No-suicide contracts: Can they work?
Dr. Caroline Roberts analyzes the literature on NSCs in this installment of Mental Health Consult.
Conference Coverage
Novel drug may lower agitation, aggression in multiple psychiatric disorders
The study “supports vafidemstat as an emerging therapeutic option to treat aggression-agitation,” said Dr. Roger Bullock.
Conference Coverage
Stress, COVID-19 contribute to mental health concerns in college students
In a spring survey of students published by Active Minds about COVID-19 and its impact on mental health, 91% of students reported having stress or...