Mental Health
Opinion
Tubed out
Weighing the merits of watching TV vs. physical activity.
Conference Coverage
Novel evaluation, treatment of NAS decreases medication use
A novel evaluation and treatment system for neonatal abstinence syndrome reduces medication use.
Opinion
Dining alone
The microwave oven has advantages but some downsides.
Conference Coverage
Three developmental screens differ in outcomes in comparative study
SAN FRANCISCO - Do different developmental screening instruments perform the same? Maybe not, comparative study results suggest.
Conference Coverage
Breastfeeding among factors that modify neonatal abstinence syndrome
SAN FRANCISCO – Factors associated with the need for NAS treatment and for the severity of NAS were identified.
Conference Coverage
Buprenorphine is an alternative to morphine in treating NAS
SAN FRANCISCO - Buprenorphine cuts neonatal abstinence syndrome treatment time by nearly half.
Feature
Breaking through the fog of opioid addiction
The grip that opioid addiction has on adolescents often resembles that on addicted adults. They crave the next high at all costs.
Conference Coverage
Parenting style linked to toddler sensory adaptation, behavior
SAN FRANCISCO – Does parenting style affect behavior? This study suggests it does.
Conference Coverage
Elder abuse: Strong social support prevents associated psychopathology
SAN FRANCISCO – Social support helps erase the elevated risk of trauma-related psychopathology among elder adults.
From the Journals
Declining bullying rates in Maryland study contradict common misconception
Results of a new study push back against the claim that bullying is on the rise.
Conference Coverage
Clinical staging of depression endorsed
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Failing to see depression as a chronic condition that needs to be managed has hampered the ability of psychiatry to help...