Mental Health
Commentary
Why misinformation spreads
COVID-19 is not a pandemic but rather a syndemic of viral disease and misinformation, says Leanna M. W. Lui, HBSC.
From the Journals
Office clutter linked to work, life burnout
“If someone comes into [a therapist’s office] with lots of clutter, they probably have it at home and work, and it’s hindering their life.”
From the Journals
CBT via telehealth or in-person: Which is best for insomnia?
The take-home message is that patients with insomnia can be treated with CBT-I by video telehealth "without sacrificing clinical gains," said Dr....
From the Journals
Pandemic-related school closures tied to mental health inequities
Virtual schooling was associated with worse mental health outcomes – especially for older students and youth from Black, Hispanic, or lower-income...
From the Journals
COVID-19 linked to rise in suicide-related ED visits among youth
Increasing ED-based interventions and staff trained in addressing emergency mental health needs might help to meet the needs of these patients,...
Latest News
FDA inaction on hair loss drug’s suicide, depression, erectile dysfunction risk sparks lawsuit
As an alternative, PFSF requested that the FDA require the drug’s manufacturers revise the safety information on the labeling and add boxed...
News
COVID-19 continues to complicate children’s mental health care
One pediatric hospital’s strategies for managing medical and mental health in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.
Feature
The trauma and healing of 9/11 echo in COVID-19
“To me, 9/11 placed psychological first aid on the map,” said Dr. Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, who was involved in early interventions for Sept. 11...
From the Journals
‘Innovative’ equine therapy helps overcome PTSD symptoms
“I’m very keen on moving this along into a civilian population,” said coinvestigator Dr. Yuval Neria, whose study focused on military veterans.
From the Journals
Teleintegrated versus telereferral care for complex psychiatric disorders
Results from a study involving more than 1,000 patients showed that both delivery models improved clinical outcomes, reported Dr. John Fortney and...
Conference Coverage
Neuropsychiatry affects pediatric OCD treatment
The new model of treating OCD revolves around inhibitory learning theory, which focuses on the variability of distress and aims to increase...