Mental Health
From the Journals
Mental health risks higher in sexual minorities with acne
Young, nonheterosexual adults with acne are much more likely to have suicidal ideation or use antidepressants.
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VIDEO: Rethinking deep brain stimulation for depression
Positive long-term, open-label trial results are prompting investigators to think how they might adapt approaches to future research.
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CBT for insomnia and hot flashes lifts mood in midlife
PHILADELPHIA – The intervention was effective even for women with the highest depression scores.
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Chronic passive exposure to cannabis smoke linked to dependence
Secondhand effects of smoke called ‘new risks to consider’ when treating the children of pot smokers.
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Early births stress dads too
35% of fathers develop depression after their partners are hospitalized for signs of preterm delivery.
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Physical inactivity in youth is an independent risk factor for schizophrenia
PARIS – Nonparticipation in organized sports tied to 4.88-fold increased risk of developing the disorder.
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Revisions proposed for sexual behaviors in ICD-11
BERLIN – The proposed changes would bring the ICD-11 conceptually closer to the DSM-5.
Commentary
Don't just blame Facebook for fake news: It's us, too
Real-world relationships are key to finding communal identity, Dr. Ravi Chandra says.
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Maternal antepartum depression creates bevy of long-term risks in offspring
PARIS – Criminality, violence, and severe mood disorders.
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VIDEO: Clinicians have community resources for suicide prevention efforts
Suicide prevention requires a multifaceted, comprehensive clinical effort, coupled with an equally comprehensive community effort.
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VIDEO: How a public health approach can cut opioid abuse, suicide risks
Reaching people at risk of opioid abuse and suicide will require a shift beyond focusing on treating individuals.