Mental Health
Conference Coverage
No ‘tidal wave’ of new mental illness; pandemic exacerbates preexisting conditions
Overall, the results suggest that “we’ve not all been ‘in this together,’ as we heard in some of the media,” Dr. Daisy Fancourt said.
Commentary
Consider adverse childhood experiences during the pandemic
What is the treatment for your patient’s high ACE score?
Conference Coverage
ECT more effective for psychotic vs. nonpsychotic depression?
In one study, response rates to ECT were significantly higher for the patients with psychotic depression than for those with nonpsychotic...
From the Journals
Travel times to opioid addiction programs drive a lack of access to treatment
The average drive time to OTPs in the United States is 20.4 minutes, compared with a drive time of 4.5 minutes to pharmacies.
Conference Coverage
Schools can reopen safely with precautions, experts say
For many children, the benefits of in-person school likely outweigh the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission if safety precautions are followed.
From the Journals
Zika virus syndrome may adversely affect children normocephalic at birth
Commentary
Provide support in uncertain times
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
Commentary
Revisiting Xanax amid the coronavirus crisis
The pandemic has instilled a sense of fear in people, leading to social repercussions, say Dr. Faisal A. Islam, Zaid Ulhaq Choudhry, and Dr. Zia...
Feature
Good for profits, good for patients: A new form of medical visits
Some doctors who use shared medical appointments discuss how connected they feel with their patients.
Conference Coverage
Caution urged for antidepressant use in bipolar depression
Isabella Pacchiarotti, MD, PhD, argued against the use of antidepressants in treating bipolar; Guy Goodwin, PhD, took the ‘pro’ stance.
Commentary
International medical graduates facing challenges amid COVID-19
Prospective residents, graduating residents, and fellows need the ability to join the American health care system promptly, the authors say.