Mental Health
From the Journals
B6 a new approach for depression, anxiety?
Some previous research has suggested that vitamins B6 and B12 have a role in improving mood-related outcomes.
From the Journals
Pharmacogenomic testing may curb drug interactions in severe depression
Some physicians have expressed scepticism about pharmacogenomic testing, but the study provides additional evidence of its usefulness.
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High rate of mental health problems in transgender children
“Clinicians providing general health care to transgender children should keep this vulnerability in mind and proactively address any mental health...
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Guideline advises against depression screening in pregnancy
“We found the effect of screening in this study to be very uncertain for the important outcomes of interest.”
Commentary
Legal abortion is a matter of public health
Each year, around 60,000 women worldwide die as a result of an unsafe voluntary termination of pregnancy. That’s one woman every 9 minutes.
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Women with fear of pregnancy call for clinician compassion
“It’s not the pain of childbirth they are afraid of, but rather their fear comes out of a sense that they lack control over themselves and the...
Feature
Does schizophrenia need a name change?
Having a mental illness is one thing, but the stigma of carrying such a label is an additional load that individuals must carry as well.
Feature
Hospital programs tackle mental health effects of long COVID
Patients never hospitalized for COVID-19 still may have persistent symptoms like fatigue, cognitive problems, and mood disorders.
Opinion
Mental health assessment for gender-diverse patients
While not all patients with gender dysphoria need therapy, the role of a mental health provider who specializes in gender-affirming care in the...
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Clinical characteristics of recurrent RIME elucidated in chart review
Psychiatric complications such as anxiety and depression followed the onset of RIME in 33% of those with recurrent disease and 22% of those with...
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‘Ecotrauma’: The effects of climate change on mental health
Changes in the environment are directly and indirectly affecting people’s mental health and psychosocial well-being.