Mental Health
Conference Coverage
APA: DSM-5 leaves one-third of soldiers with subthreshold PTSD in limbo, expert says
DSM-5’s criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder may fall short.
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AAS: Acute suicidal affective disturbance proposed as new diagnosis
Acute suicidal affective disturbance is a proposed diagnostic entity aimed at capturing suicides that cannot be attributable to depression,...
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IHC: Transcranial magnetic stimulation effective for medication overuse headache
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for treatment of migraine with medication overuse headache, according to a pilot...
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AAS: The ‘sad truth’ about suicide risk assessment scales
Commentary
APA: Lay person’s guide to DSM-5 is good resource for primary care physicians
News
Slower teen reaction times may increase anxiety and depression risk later in life
News
ADHD diagnosis less common in Hispanics
News
APA: Transcranial near-infrared light could be useful in depression
Transcranial near-infrared light is a promising treatment for depression. The therapy is noninvasive and cheap, and enhances the brain’s...
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APA: Predictive analytics and big data hold promise in mood disorders
Dr. Andrew A. Nierenberg explores cutting-edge treatments for patients with mood disorders.
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APA: Botox tied to lifting of refractory depression
Key clinical point: Botulinum toxin A injected into the forehead area is associated with an ease in depression. Major finding: Based on pooled...
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APA: Shift in focus advocated for suicide prevention
People who have mental illness, rather than those who are not at risk, should be targeted for suicide prevention.