Mental Health
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A new name for BPD?
The illness should be viewed as a mood dysregulation disorder, said Dr. Michael A. Cummings.
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Trust is key in treating borderline personality disorder
Patients with BPD don’t have the ability to stop the trigger that leads to their emotional storms, said Dr. John M. Oldham.
From the Journals
Parent-led intervention linked with decreased autism symptoms in at-risk infants
Study provides evidence that a preemptive intervention during infancy could lead to a significant improvement in children’s social development,...
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As opioid deaths climb, human trials begin for vaccine
The first vaccine to enter a trial targets oxycodone.
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Higher than standard vitamin D dose provides no added benefits to children’s neurodevelopment
New research published online in JAMA found no differences in children's developmental milestones when given a higher than standard dose of...
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‘Empathy fatigue’ in clinicians rises with latest COVID-19 surge
It is not shameful for clinicians to acknowledge that they experience emotions such as frustration, anger, sadness, and anxiety, said Dr. Mona...
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Online mental health treatment: Is this the answer we’ve been waiting for?
For some families, it is likely to provide new access to services not easily obtainable locally, while for others it could end up being a costly...
From the Journals
Opioid overdoses tied to lasting cognitive impairment
One study in the review found that about 39% of people seeking buprenorphine treatment suffered from neurocognitive impairment.
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The role of probiotics in mental health
The evidence for the effects of probiotics so far is the strongest for depression, says Viktoriya Nikolova, of Kings College London.
Commentary
Nature versus nurture: Seasonal affective disorder
SAD can be thought of as a type of depression that occurs during a specific time of the year, says Leanna M.W. Lui.
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Is social media worsening our social fears?
Social networking sites are a great way for people to connect but may also decrease the quality of intimate connections and relationships.