Mental Health
From the Journals
Fetal exposure to folic acid may reduce youth psychosis risk
The benefits of exposure to prenatal folic acid might “extend beyond prevention of neural tube defects and span neurodevelopment during childhood...
Clinical Inquiries
Can CBT effectively treat adult insomnia disorder?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered individually, in a group setting, or on the internet is effective for...
From the Journals
Midlife fitness tied to lower later-life CVD mortality, depression risk
“These findings ... should encourage physicians to consider fitness and physical activity in promoting healthy aging.”
News
Assessing and managing the many faces of childhood trauma
Conference Coverage
Severe OA sparks depression, surgery “ameliorates” depression in RA
Commentary
Extreme heat and mental health: Protecting patients
Dr. Robin Cooper says patients with mental illnesses and those who abuse substances are particularly vulnerable.
Opinion
Advocate for your LGBTQ patients
Advocate for your LGBTQ patients. Educate your staff and colleagues about care of these patients.
From the Journals
Buprenorphine endangers lives and health of children
Commentary
Family separations could lead to irreversible health outcomes
Dr. Aradhana Bela Sood warns that the stresses placed on migrant children could permanently change their brain architecture.
Commentary
U.S. immigration policy: What harms will persist?
The strong neurologic and psychological impact on the immigrant children will likely have lifelong effects on their physical and mental health.
Opinion
Mindfulness skill can help in parenting