Mental Health
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Physical activity in children tied to increased brain volume
“This study adds to prior literature by highlighting the neurodevelopmental benefits physical activity may have on the architecture of the...
Conference Coverage
Postmenopausal stress linked to mood, cognitive symptoms
Hair cortisol offers a novel way to collect data on chronic stress in postmenopausal women, the lead researcher suggested.
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Specialized care may curb suicide risk in veterans with disabilities
“It is possible that VA services could act as a protective factor for suicide-related outcomes for veterans with disabilities by improving access...
Conference Coverage
Fathers’ postpartum depression linked to children’s adversity
While not studied as much as maternal depression, paternal postpartum depression can have substantial negative impacts on children’s long-term...
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LSD use triples among young adults with depression
The increase in LSD use was higher among those earning less than $75,000 per year.
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Antidepressants ‘don’t blunt’ semaglutide and weight loss
“Semaglutide 2.4 mg provides an effective treatment option for weight management, regardless of antidepressant use at baseline.”
Commentary
Why legal pot makes this physician sick
Cannabis-related emergency department visits from all acute-care hospitals in California increased by 1,808% from 2005 to 2019 in patients aged 65...
News
Maternal perinatal mortality: A pediatric issue
Asking the mother how she is feeling in the days to weeks after birth should not just be a social nicety but rather an additional check for...
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Narcolepsy med shows early promise for adult ADHD
Solriamfetol is a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that shares some of the properties of current ADHD medications.
News
Autism spectrum disorders
Clinical work with neurodivergent youth, especially those with ASD, can be complicated.
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Repetitive primary care screenings may miss depression and anxiety
Screening for anxiety and depression at regular intervals rather than each clinical encounter could improve reliability.