Mental Health
News
Cognitive-behavioral therapy eases postconcussive symptoms in teens
Teens with persistent postconcussive symptoms and depressive symptoms improved significantly after CBT was added to usual care.
Conference Coverage
Cortical thinning may not be tied to executive dysfunction in late-life depression
Key clinical point: Cortical thinning may not be the major reason for executive dysfunction among patients with late-life depression. Major...
News
It does get better ... with your help: Preventing suicide
Dr. Gerald Montano discusses preventing suicide in LGBT youth.
Conference Coverage
Low caregiver self-care linked with depression, anxiety
Key clinical point: There is increased anxiety and depression among family caregivers who do not take care of themselves. Major finding: Worse...
Mental Health Consult
VIDEO: When geriatric depression turns psychotic
In this installment of Mental Health Consult, our panel members discuss their recommendations for work-up and next steps for managing a 65-year-...
Commentary
No more popping, swatting, slapping, and spanking
Dr. Daniel Beardmore discusses the issue of physically disciplining children.
News
Clot retrieval devices approved for initial ischemic stroke treatment
Conference Coverage
Amyloid pathology associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in MCI
Key clinical point: Amyloid pathology is a risk factor for neuropsychiatric symptoms in mild cognitive impairment. Major finding: Amyloid-positive...
Conference Coverage
Type 2 diabetes peer-led intervention in primary care tied to improved depression symptoms
Key clinical point: Targeted training in illness management effectively improves overall health outcomes in people with serious mental illness and...
News
Physical/functional limitations top risk factor for late-life depression
Clinical Inquiries
Which SSRIs most effectively treat depression in adolescents?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: We don’t know which selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most effective and safe because no studies have...