Depression
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
Opinion
A doctor conquers his demons
"Perhaps the thing I liked best about [Dr. Adam B.] Hill's memoir is that he proposes some solutions," said Dr. Dinah Miller.
News
FDA okays new indication for esketamine nasal spray
“Esketamine may offer clinicians a new way to provide support to patients quickly in the midst of an urgent depressive episode,” said Dr. Gerard...
Latest News
‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
Conference Coverage
Microbiome research ‘opening doors’ to new Alzheimer’s disease treatments
"The first of a possible future generation of compounds for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease may indeed be emerging," said Dr....
Conference Coverage
Learn to anticipate, resolve difficult interactions with patients
Begin by recognizing the difficult situation and assessing how the patient, the environment, or you might be contributing to the problem, said Dr...
Mental Health Consult
No-suicide contracts: Can they work?
Dr. Caroline Roberts analyzes the literature on NSCs in this installment of Mental Health Consult.
Conference Coverage
Stress, COVID-19 contribute to mental health concerns in college students
In a spring survey of students published by Active Minds about COVID-19 and its impact on mental health, 91% of students reported having stress or...
Conference Coverage
No ‘tidal wave’ of new mental illness; pandemic exacerbates preexisting conditions
Overall, the results suggest that “we’ve not all been ‘in this together,’ as we heard in some of the media,” Dr. Daisy Fancourt said.
Conference Coverage
ECT more effective for psychotic vs. nonpsychotic depression?
In one study, response rates to ECT were significantly higher for the patients with psychotic depression than for those with nonpsychotic...
Commentary
International medical graduates facing challenges amid COVID-19
Prospective residents, graduating residents, and fellows need the ability to join the American health care system promptly, the authors say.