Depression
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Consider iatrogenesis in patients with new psychiatric symptoms
CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – “Iatrogenic psychopathology can occur with a wide array of medications,” said Dr. Henry A. Nasrallah.
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Patients with mood disorders may have altered microbiome
CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – “It’s becoming clear that [the microbiome is] integral for the modulation of the central nervous system,” said Dr. Emily G....
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Ask patients about worst example of suicidal ideation
ARLINGTON, Va. – “Most people with a major depressive episode never attempt suicide,” Dr. J. John Mann said.
From the Journals
LTC-associated suicide among older adults more common than previously thought
Deaths while living in LTC were more likely among women, which the investigators noted is to be expected because LTC residents are...
Feature
FDA overlooked red flags in esketamine testing
Though esketamine was greeted with public applause, some deep misgivings were expressed during its advisory committee meeting and in the FDA...
From the Journals
Intranasal esketamine plus antidepressant deflects relapse
Esketamine nasal spray in addition to oral antidepressant treatment was superior to antidepressant plus placebo for preventing depression relapse...
Commentary
Medical community confronts physician depression, suicide
MDedge recently hosted a...
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Gun ownership practices linked to soldier suicide risk
U.S. Army soldiers who keep a loaded gun at home or carry a gun publicly while off duty are at significantly higher odds of suicide.
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Increasingly violent storms may strain mental health
SAN FRANCISCO – Infrastructure damage, stressors put pressure on vulnerable groups.
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Ketamine tied to remission from suicidal ideation
SAN FRANCISCO – “This is a marvelous study that we should have done,” said Dr. Jaskaran Singh, clinical leader of the esketamine program at...
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Hazardous cannabis use in MS linked to anxiety, depression
SEATTLE – But it is not clear if there is a cause-and-effect relationship.