Mental Health
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FDA approves ‘rapid-acting’ oral drug for major depression
It is the "first and only rapid-acting oral medicine approved for the treatment of MDD.
From the Journals
Watching TV, using computer have opposite ties to dementia risk
Study finds that actively using a computer is linked with reduced risk.
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New panic disorder model flags risk for recurrence, persistence
The co-occurrence of risk factors for panic disorder “suggests the need to combine them into a broad multivariable model.”
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Siblings of children with chronic health conditions may have increased mental health risks
Although an effect may be expected, the researchers were surprised by the limited data regarding physical health.
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Postpartum depression risk higher with family psych history
The risk for PPD was almost twice as high for mothers who have any psychiatric disorder in their family history compared with mothers who don’t....
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Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
Conference Coverage
What ketamine and psilocybin can and cannot do in depression
While ketamine is only suitable for acute intervention, owing to the short duration of effect, the effects of psilocybin can last for weeks or...
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What’s in a mother’s song?
“Songs sung to an infant repeatedly become almost like a special signal between mother and child, a way for them to bond with each other.”
Opinion
Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?
The good news is we’ve seen an evolution of both interest and expertise in acute management of postpartum psychosis and a richer appreciation of...
Opinion
Managing maternal and infant mental health
By taking the extra step to leverage the relationship between mother and infant at this highly vulnerable time, you have the ability to positively...
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Mindfulness ‘changes the biology’ of pain
Those who completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction program had a reduction in a brain signature linked to the sensory intensity of pain.