Mental Health
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Antenatal corticosteroids may increase risk for mental and behavioral disorders
A Finnish population-based study raises questions about expanded use of the therapy.
Feature
NIMH strategic plan returns balance to research priorities
The NIMH’s strategic plan renews and expands a focus on suicide prevention, early intervention in psychosis, and the needs of diverse populations...
Commentary
Parenting special needs children: An unlikely model
Mental health professionals need to be prepared to address these issues, said Dr. Migdalia Miranda Sotir.
From the Journals
Fracture risk higher for children with anxiety on benzodiazepines
In a rare study of off-label sedative use, children prescribed benzodiazepines for an anxiety disorder saw a higher rate of fractures than did...
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Atopic dermatitis in adults, children linked to neuropsychiatric disorders
“Additional work is needed to really understand the mechanisms that drive these associations,” Dr. Joy Wan said.
Conference Coverage
Dietary intervention cuts mood swings, other bipolar symptoms
"The best message for doctors to tell their patients at this point is one of general nutritional health," said Dr. Erika Saunders.
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COVID-19: Problematic gambling could worsen
Multiple aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to instigate or exacerbate addictive behaviors such as problematic gambling.
Commentary
COVID-19 ravaging the Navajo Nation
The Navajo are having to rely on the strength and resilience of traditional Navajo culture and philosophy to confront COVID, said Dr. Mary Hasbah...
Opinion
COVID-19: An opportunity to rehumanize psychiatry
We should also promote as much humanity as society and public health safety will permit, said Dr. Nicolas Badre.
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APA, others lobby to make COVID-19 telehealth waivers permanent
Commentary
New York City inpatient detox unit keeps running: Here’s how
BronxCare Health System was able to take in patients with substance use disorders at a time when other detox units were closed.