Mental Health
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Extremely preterm infants fare better with corticosteroid and magnesium combo
Rates of death were lower in children exposed to both corticosteroids and magnesium sulfate, compared with one therapy or none.
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Annual U.S. death toll from drugs, alcohol, suicide tops 150,000
Experts warn that these "deaths of despair" may well increase in the wake of COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Delirium first, depression, anxiety, insomnia later?
"We need to research which factors may contribute to enduring mental health problems, and develop interventions to prevent and treat them," said...
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COVID-19 exacerbating challenges for Latino patients
The disparities are likely tied to economic and social conditions more common among such populations, compared with non-Hispanic whites.
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School intervention on mental illness stigma boosts treatment-seeking
The 3-hour, three-module curriculum program delivered over 1 week contained a mix of teaching, group discussion, and homework exercises.
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Novel program for preventing addiction-related suicide
The group intervention is designed for a population at high risk for suicide.
Commentary
Planning for a psychiatric COVID-19–positive unit
Frequent and open communication with all professional stakeholders is important in the planning process, three experts said.
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Psoriasis patients with mental illness report lower satisfaction with physicians
Bettering the experience of patients with mental health comorbidities through a positive and supportive communication style could potentially...
Commentary
COVID-19 quarantine: Managing pediatric behavioral issues
Opinion
Pediatric OCD: A case for vigilance
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New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.