Mental Health
From the Journals
Effect of vitamin D supplementation in early psychosis
“With respect to clinical practice, we cannot now recommend monthly treatments with 120,000 IU of cholecalciferol in [first-episode psychosis].”...
Commentary
Confusing messages on COVID taking a psychological toll
“I am worried about the impact of these confusing messages on the psyche of our patients.
From the Journals
New understanding of suicide attempts emerges
The genetic underpinnings of suicide attempts are partially shared and partially distinct from those of related psychiatric disorders.
Commentary
Treating homeless patients: Book offers key insights
The book serves as a reminder for clinicians treating this population about why they continue to do this work, said Dr. Aislinn Bird.
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Last call? Moderate alcohol’s health benefits look increasingly doubtful
These new findings mean physicians will find themselves imparting a more nuanced message about the health impacts of moderate alcohol consumption...
From the Journals
Fish oil: ‘No net benefit’ for depression prevention?
The VITAL-DEP study included more than 18,000 adult partipants who were free of clinically relevant depressive symptoms at baseline.
Commentary
COVID-19 and coping with superimposed traumas
Empathy burnout is also a real and important facet in the equation, said Dr. Cassondra Feldman.
News
FDA grants new indication to lumateperone (Caplyta) for bipolar depression
This makes lumateperone the only FDA-approved drug for adults with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I and II disorder.
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More evidence ties some antipsychotics to increased breast cancer risk
The relative risk for breast cancer was 62% higher in women who took category 1 antipsychotic medications associated with high prolactin levels....
Commentary
The imperfections of being perfect: Recognizing high-functioning anxiety
On the surface, you have everything together. Inside, you’re drowning.
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Is mindfulness key to helping physicians with mental health?
“When we go into our state of deep rest in the meditation practice, which is two to five times more restful than sleep, it heals those stress...