Mental Health
Commentary
Medical community confronts physician depression, suicide
MDedge recently hosted a...
Commentary
We all benefit from this powerful pairing
Patients are more likely to engage with treatment when the physician introduces them to the mental health professional and expresses confidence in...
Behavioral Health
The case for behavioral health integration into primary care
Chronic health disorders can be better managed without increasing costs by engaging in collaborative care management of depression and anxiety.
Conference Coverage
Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million
The United States has the greatest burden of OSA in the Americas, with an estimated 54 million cases.
From the Journals
Gun ownership practices linked to soldier suicide risk
U.S. Army soldiers who keep a loaded gun at home or carry a gun publicly while off duty are at significantly higher odds of suicide.
Conference Coverage
Mismatch and repair technique adapted for autism
SAN FRANCISCO – An interaction strategy developed for parents with mental illness, adapted for working with children with autism, helped one child...
Conference Coverage
Increasingly violent storms may strain mental health
SAN FRANCISCO – Infrastructure damage, stressors put pressure on vulnerable groups.
From the Journals
Weight-based teasing may mean further weight gain in children
Even in children at risk of being overweight, teasing mattered.
Conference Coverage
Ketamine tied to remission from suicidal ideation
SAN FRANCISCO – “This is a marvelous study that we should have done,” said Dr. Jaskaran Singh, clinical leader of the esketamine program at...
Conference Coverage
Children’s anxiety during asthma exacerbations linked to better outcomes
BALTIMORE – “When kids are anxious ... that can be a good thing because it means that they’re more vigilant,” said Dr. Jonathan M. Feldman.
Conference Coverage
Hazardous cannabis use in MS linked to anxiety, depression
SEATTLE – But it is not clear if there is a cause-and-effect relationship.