Mental Health
Conference Coverage
Lonely elderly patients suffer worse health outcomes
WASHINGTON –
Opinion
Is there an epidemic of anxiety and depression among today’s adolescents?
News
Linking Metabolic Health, Psychiatric Disease, and Oxytocin Levels
VA researchers explore the possible link between oxytocin levels, mental health risk, and metabolic health rates among a “unique population”...
News
Racial, economic disparities found in buprenorphine prescriptions
Black patients and patients without private health insurance are less likely to receive a buprenorphine prescription for opioid use disorder.
Conference Coverage
Patients describe significant impact of epilepsy on their lives
PHILADELPHIA – Symptoms reported most commonly were twitching/tremors, confusion, difficulty talking, impaired/loss of consciousness, stiffening,...
Mental Health Care Practice
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Screening in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Therapeutic response to antidepressant drugs is often partial. Multiple trials of medications may be prescribed before a patient...
Conference Coverage
Cannabidiol reduces seizures in Dravet syndrome
PHILADELPHIA – Two dosages of the CBD treatment appear to have similar efficacy, but the lower dose may be more...
Original Research
Evaluation of the Mantram Repetition Program for Health Care Providers
An easy-to-learn meditative intervention program for health care providers addresses workplace stress and burnout without a significant investment...
Conference Coverage
Depressive symptoms are associated with stroke risk
PHILADELPHIA – Among older adults, elevated depressive symptoms are associated with a 75% greater risk of incident ischemic stroke.
News
Lifeline calls spike after Robin Williams’ suicide
The average number of daily suicides also dramatically increased.