Mental Health
Article
Sensory-related difficulties in children
Dr. Jeremiah Dickerson discusses sensory problems in children.
Conference Coverage
Finger length ratio identifies women at increased risk for depression and anxiety
VIENNA – The ratio of the length of the index finger to the ring finger on a woman’s left hand is an indicator of her risk for depression.
From the Journals
Mefloquine labeling falls short on adverse reaction recommendations
Current safety guidance on the antimalarial drug mefloquine differs greatly across regions, according to an analysis of drug labeling and...
Conference Coverage
Early change in emotional processing predicts antidepressant response
VIENNA – A depressed patient’s ability to accurately distinguish an image of a smiling face from a frightened one after the first few days on an...
Commentary
WHO’s push for addressing mental health
According to Jacqueline Garrick, a special assistant to the U.S. Department of Defense, we “lament the shortage of psychiatrists in the United...
Conference Coverage
High-status occupation spells worse response to antidepressant therapy
VIENNA – Depressed patients with a high-level occupation are more likely to be treatment resistant.
Conference Coverage
Therapy, methylphenidate combo proves best treatment of adult ADHD
VIENNA – The combination of methylphenidate and psychotherapy, be it group or individual, is now the best evidence-based treatment strategy in...
Conference Coverage
Tap the power of words when counseling about divorce
SAN FRANCISCO – Be prepared to monitor for and identify outcomes that commonly result from divorce.
Conference Coverage
Modafinil improves cognitive impairment in remitted depression
VIENNA – Modafinil shows early promise for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in patients with remitted depression.
Conference Coverage
Psychological stress did not harm IVF outcomes
SALT LAKE CITY – Rates of ultrasound-confirmed pregnancy did not differ based on self-reported depressive symptoms, stress, or anxiety.
Conference Coverage
Experts: Fewer opioids, more treatment laws mean nothing without better access to care
Pressure on physicians to prescribe fewer opioids could have unintended consequences in the absence of adequate access to treatment