Mental Health
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U.S. adults report depression at record rates: Survey
The latest study found that depression rates increased the most among women, young adults, Black people, and Hispanic people.
Opinion
Overcoming death anxiety: Understanding our lives and legacies
The modern psychiatrist should not forget fundamental truths of behavior and humanity that were once the staple of psychiatry.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to curb misuse of ADHD meds
The boxed warning will also advise heath care professionals to monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of misuse, abuse, and addiction.
Latest News
Anxiety high among Americans, national poll shows
“There is a lot of worry in the world right now about economic uncertainty, about violence, about how we’re going to come out of this period of...
From the Journals
Young men at highest schizophrenia risk from cannabis abuse
For young men aged 21-30, the proportion of preventable schizophrenia cases related to cannabis abuse disorder may be as high as 30%.
From the Journals
Widespread prescribing of stimulants with other CNS-active meds
CNS-active drug classes included antidepressants, anxiolytics/sedatives/hypnotics, antipsychotics, opioids, anticonvulsants, and other...
From the Journals
Most children with ADHD are not receiving treatment
Girls (vs. boys) and children from families with higher incomes and higher education levels were among those less likely to get treatment.
Conference Coverage
Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
From the Journals
ASCO updates treatment guidelines for anxiety and depression
Since the last guidelines were published, screening and assessment for depression and anxiety have improved, and a large new evidence base has...
Opinion
Transcranial magnetic stimulation during pregnancy: An alternative to antidepressant treatment?
A growing number of women ask about nonpharmacologic approaches for either the treatment of acute perinatal depression or for relapse prevention...
Conference Coverage
Survey reveals room for improvement in teen substance use screening
Lack of treatment and referral options impedes routine substance use screening in primary care settings.