Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Antibiotics have a role in PANS even with no infection
SAN FRANCISCO - Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome could be part of the overall increase in autoimmune disease and psychiatric...
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Maternal mental health: New consensus on optimal care
New recommendations offer ob.gyns. guidance on improving maternal mental health using depression and anxiety screening.
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History of child abuse worsens depression course in elderly adults
Child abuse experience can have an impact on survivors after decades.
Feature
Proposed Alzheimer’s classification system relies solely on biomarkers
A proposed Alzheimer’s disease classification system relies on the presence or absence of known biomarkers.
Conference Coverage
Children with psychotic illness aren’t treated soon enough
SAN FRANCISCO - Early diagnosis, treatment of pediatric psychotic illness is key, for several reasons.
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E-cigarette ‘dripping’ is up among teens
E-cigarette ‘dripping’ among teens is cause for concern, researchers say.
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Early mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s leads to dementia in more than 40%
Developing persistent mild cognitive impairment soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease significantly increased the risk of subsequent...
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Unhealthy eating habits might precede depressive symptoms
Routinely skipping breakfast, eating 2 hours before bed, and engaging in other unhealthy eating behaviors may lead to depressive symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Engage parents in treatment as part of family-based therapy for anorexia
SAN FRANCISCO – Guiding parents to change their behaviors is an essential part of treating anorexia in children and adolescents.
Conference Coverage
SSRI activation in children, adolescents often misdiagnosed as bipolar
SAN FRANCISCO – Be careful not to misdiagnose SSRI activation in children and adolescents as bipolar disorder, an expert warns.
Applied Evidence
Adult ADHD: Addressing a unique set of challenges
ADHD diagnostic criteria are different for adults than they are for children. Plus, prescribing psychostimulants for adults raises the risk of...