Depression
From the Journals
PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Commentary
Heroes: Nurses’ sacrifice in the age of COVID-19
“Imagine spending an entire year laboring through the heavy task of lifting patients to prone them in a position that may save their lives,” said...
Conference Coverage
Inflammatory immune findings likely in acute schizophrenia, MDD, bipolar
“Some of this activation decreases with effective acute treatment of the disorder,” said Dr. Mark Hyman Rapaport.
Conference Coverage
Consider connections between depression, chronic medical comorbidities
“We want to collaborate closely and regularly with other treaters, sharing our notes and diagnostic impressions,” Dr. Jonathan E. Alpert said.
From the Journals
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.”
Feature
As demand for mental health care spikes, budget ax set to strike
The full extent of the mental health crisis and the demand for behavioral health services may not be known until the pandemic is over, experts say...
From the Journals
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.
Conference Coverage
Delusional infestation surges during COVID-19 pandemic
Experts weigh in on management of this challenging disorder marked by tenacious false beliefs.
Commentary
Pandemic binge-watching: Is excessive screen time undermining mental health?
Watch for the impact of too much screen time on sleep, say Dr. Richard W. Cohen and Ms. Nancy S. Cohen.
From the Journals
Repeated ketamine infusions linked to rapid relief of PTSD
“What was surprising was how robust the results were,” said Dr. Adriana Feder, lead author of the study.