Mental Health
News from the FDA/CDC
Suicide rates up significantly among adolescents, young adults
New Hampshire saw its rate more than double between 2007 and 2018.
Feature
More female specialists, but gender gap persists in pay, survey finds
The gap in specialists narrowed slightly.
Commentary
New acute pain guidelines from the ACP and AAFP have limitations
Pain can be multi-factorial and treating it requires a multi-pronged approach.
LGBT Youth Consult
All about puberty blockers!
Understanding how puberty blockers work and when they should be started will enable early intervention.
From the Journals
Reassuring findings on SSRIs and diabetes risk in children
For the current study, the researchers analyzed claims data on almost 1.6 million patients aged 10-19 years.
Commentary
COVID-19 and the psychological side effects of PPE
If health care workers cannot tolerate PPE, use desensitization- and anxiety-reducing techniques to help them. said Dr. Elspeth Cameron Ritchie....
Behavioral Consult
Virtual school is especially difficult for children with ADHD
Child Psychiatry Consult
Getting the most out of a psychiatric consultation
Know who to send it to, what to ask for, and what information to include in a consult request.
Commentary
Can experiencing bigotry and racism lead to PTSD?
People who feel threatened just for who they are might experience PTSD, said Dr. Robert T. London.
From the Journals
Worry over family, friends the main driver of COVID-19 stress
"We were a little surprised to see that people were more concerned about others than about themselves," said Dr. Ran Barzilay.
From the Journals
COVID-19: New guidance to stem mental health crisis in frontline HCPs
“Support needs to be deployed in multiple dimensions ... and include training in resilience, stress reduction, emotional awareness, and self-care...