Mental Health
Feature
Fauci worries about possible post–COVID-19 ‘mental health pandemic’
“I hope we don’t see an increase in some preventable situations that would not have happened if people had the normal access to medical care,”...
Conference Coverage
Novel Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline in phase 2 trial
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraged by the promising data, according to Maria Carrillo, PhD, chief science officer for the organization.
Feature
Meghan Markle interview resurfaces suicidality screening debate
Ask open-ended questions of those patients who are struggling, said Dr. Mona Masood.
Commentary
Meghan Markle disclosures can be used to raise awareness, reduce stigma
Cultures that traditionally emphasize self-sufficiency or stoicism may unintentionally create additional barriers to reaching out for help, said...
From the Journals
‘Stunning’ report shows eating disorders are vastly underestimated
A 2019 global study of eating disorders excluded binge-eating disorder and other specified or eating disorders, Dr. Damian F. Santomauro reported...
Feature
Benefits of bremelanotide to women with HSDD questioned in analysis paper
Author of paper criticized reacts to analysis of bremelanotide data.
From the Journals
Novel therapeutic target for depression identified
Previous research using a chronic social defeat model of depression in mice showed changes in the KCNQ2/3 channel.
Feature
How to make resident mental health care stigma free
Opt-out programs offer a counterbalance to many negative tendencies in residency, said Dr. Lisa Meeks.
News from the FDA/CDC
U.S. suicide rate in 2019 took first downturn in 14 years
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the investigators pointed out, "prevention is more important than ever."
From the Journals
PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Commentary
Heroes: Nurses’ sacrifice in the age of COVID-19
“Imagine spending an entire year laboring through the heavy task of lifting patients to prone them in a position that may save their lives,” said...