Mental Health
Commentary
Reckoning with America’s alarming rise in anti-Asian hate
If we do nothing, communities and groups will continue to suffer the effects of racial hatred, said Dr. Lorenzo Norris.
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Mental illness admissions: 18-44 is the age of prevalence
Schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and alcohol use disorders among the top five primary diagnoses for stays in younger adults.
Commentary
MDs rebut claims of toxic culture after resident suicides
Dr. Pamela Wible “misrepresented our residency program and made numerous statements that are false and simply hurtful,” [Dr. Dimitrov and Dr....
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Strong support for causal role of cannabis in schizophrenia
"Our study clearly indicates that cannabis should not be considered harmless," wrote Dr. Carsten Hjorthøj.
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Common parasite now tied to impaired cognitive function
“We know the parasite forms cysts in the brain and can influence dopaminergic neurotransmission, which, in turn, affects neurocognition.”
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Twofold increased risk for death from COVID-19 in psych patients
“Doctors need to look at these patients the same way they would other high-risk people.”
Commentary
Animal-assisted therapy could boost patients’ mental health
Since most patient hospital stays are unplanned, there is a need to introduce AAT into hospital care, said Danielle Scott.
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Legalization of cannabis tied to drop in opioid-related ED visits
Nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a state that allows recreational cannabis use.
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Admissions for eating disorders double in pandemic
More adolescents have needed help for eating disorders, which has exacerbated a treatment bottleneck.
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Bullying in academic medicine rife, underreported
“We found that bullies are commonly men and senior consultants, while more than half of their victims are women,” said Dr. Harriette G.C. Van...