Depression
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Depression linked to neuro dysfunction, brain lesions in MS
“Depression isn’t just a neuropsychiatric disease,” said Dr. Jenny Feng.
Commentary
Plan now to address the COVID-19 mental health fallout
Mental health professionals should begin working with public health and political leaders now to develop plans, said Dr. Lalasa Doppwalapudi and...
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U.S. ‘deaths of despair’ from COVID-19 could top 75,000, experts warn
The number could be even higher if the country fails to take bold action to address the mental health toll of unemployment, isolation, and...
Conference Coverage
Suicide prevention one key focus of upcoming NIMH strategic plan
The much broader strategic plan to guide research efforts and priorities is set to be released in the next few weeks, Dr. Joshua Gordon said.
Commentary
COVID-19: To have and to hold ... in quarantine
All of us can benefit from these skills, especially emotionally volatile couples who are trapped together in quarantine, Dr. Dara Abraham said.
Commentary
COVID-19: Addressing the mental health needs of clinicians
Health care workers might be facing a “care paradox,” in which they must choose between their patients’ safety and their own.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: No U.S. spike expected in pandemic-related suicidal ideation
Big Data analysis of real-time Crisis Text Line experience offers encouragement.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: Calls to NYC crisis hotline soar
Inbound call volume has increased roughly 50% since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
From the Journals
COVID-19: Experts call for ‘urgent’ global action to prevent suicide
An increase in suicide related to COVID-19 is not inevitable provided preventive action is prompt, the group notes.
From the Journals
‘When reason sleeps’: Suicide risk peaks at night
"The take-home message is that helping at-risk patients sleep through the night may be an excellent way to reduce suicide risk," said Andrew Tubbs...