Depression
From the Journals
Postpartum depression affects dads, too
Ultimately, all the men interviewed for the study sought formal help from a health care provider, but six went through several months of...
Latest News
Drug effective in treating symptoms of postpartum depression
A new clinical trial shows that the oral drug zuranolone improves the core symptoms of postpartum depression in women just days after treatment....
From the Journals
Hearing loss tied to decline in physical functioning
It's associated with slower gait and, in particular, worse balance, data suggest.
Conference Coverage
Patients’ sexual problems: Be proactive, make discussions routine
Elicit information about sexual health in the context of inquiring about other clinical issues, advised Dr. Anita H. Clayton.
From the Journals
Cannabis use tied to increased risk for suicidal thoughts, actions
"We cannot establish that cannabis use caused increased suicidality," said Dr. Nora Volkow. "However, it is likely that these two factors...
From the Journals
Key driver of fish oil’s antidepressant effects revealed
“The mechanisms behind the associations between depression and omega-3 PUFA are complicated and require further research and clinical trials.”
From the Journals
Depression remains common among dystonia patients
Use of antidepressants and CBT as a way to target negative body concept or social stigma are “underexplored and underutilized,” reported Dr. Alex...
From the Journals
High rates of work-related trauma, PTSD in intern physicians
About 10% of participants screened positive for PTSD by the end of the internship year, compared with a 12-month PTSD prevalence of 3.6% in the...
From the Journals
Low-dose nitrous oxide shows benefit for resistant depression
The study cannot be considered definitive, so “it is too early to advocate for the use of nitrous oxide in everyday clinical practice,” said Dr....
Feature
How a community-based program for SMI pivoted during the pandemic
Fountain House now faces new challenges operating as a possible hybrid model, Dr. Ashwin Vasan said.
Opinion
Incorporating self-care, wellness into routines can prevent doctors’ burnout
The importance of mental health and self-care cannot be overstated.