Mental Health
Commentary
Being in the now
A formal mindfulness meditation practice can decrease anxiety and depression in some clinical populations, said Dr. Dana L. Collins.
Conference Coverage
Tips offered for treating co-occurring ADHD and SUDs
The challenge is what to treat first and/or how to treat the concomitant conditions safely, said Dr. Frances R. Levin.
Commentary
COVID-19: Helping patients overcome what might feel like an existential crisis
Mental health professionals have a lot of work to do, said Dr. Robert T. London.
News
Antidepressants may scupper efficacy of MDMA for PTSD
The findings have implications for clinical practice if MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is approved by the FDA, said Dr. Allison Feduccia.
Conference Coverage
Psychiatrist recounts haunting ordeal with an anonymous stalker
Dr. William J. Newman said he wrote farewell notes to his wife, children, and loved ones, “just in case.”
News
Vaccine may blunt effects of deadly synthetic opioids
The latest data bring “hope that this approach will work to treat a number of opioid-related maladies,” said Dr. Kim Janda.
Best Practices
A Stepwise Approach for Preventing Suicide by Lethal Poisoning
A strategy for reducing suicide deaths includes determining suicide risk, identifying substances strongly associated with fatalities, considering...
News
Antidepressant may help COVID-19 patients avoid serious illness
Racetrack workers who developed COVID-19 and took a 2-week course of fluvoxamine did not have to be hospitalized and felt better after 2 weeks.
News
Higher dietary fiber tied to lower depression risk in young women
“We would like to find modifiable factors that could prevent depression, especially in women,” noted lead author Dr. Yunsun Kim.
Latest News
Cannabis tied to self-harm, death in youth with mood disorders
“We need to be aware of the perception that cannabis use is harmless, when it’s actually not,” said Dr. Cynthia Fontanella.