Mental Health
From the Journals
Teens are all about the sexting
Education about sexting needs to start at a child’s 10th birthday.
From the Journals
Serotonin syndrome risk with triptans and antidepressants ‘very low’
Results cast doubt on the validity of the FDA’s advisory warning in 2006.
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Sleep disturbance not linked to age or IQ in early ASD
Why do some young children with autism experience disrupted sleep patterns? More study is needed.
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Suicidal behaviors are associated with discordant sexual orientation in teens
Developing sexual identity may be a risk indicator for suicidal tendencies
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Poor sleep, suicide risk linked in college students
Most students classified with suicide risk also had poor sleep quality, but the opposite was not true.
Commentary
How to advise adolescents ISO drugs on the ‘dark web’
Dr. Robert Marseille says educating young patients about the dangers of seeking drugs on “dark” websites is essential.
Conference Coverage
Long-term effects of ketamine uncertain
“When have we ever had the ability to be sitting in front of a patient who is extremely suicidal and have an intervention that will work within [...
Conference Coverage
Embrace the complexity of marijuana use in adolescents
LAS VEGAS – Motivational enhancement therapy is an evidence-based approach that can be used for adolescents with cannabis use disorder.
Commentary
Action to address gun violence is long overdue
The pervasiveness of gun violence and the weapons used in these crimes have changed the way we live.
From the Journals
Major depression identified in almost 21% of U.S. adults
About one-third of patients with MDD in the United States go untreated.
From the Journals
Therapeutic horseback riding may lower veterans’ PTSD symptoms
At the end of the 6-week program, some of the veterans wanted to continue therapeutic riding – and they were able to do so.