Anxiety Disorders
Pearls
Cannabis-derived compounds: What you need to know
This article reviews the current FDA-approved cannabis-related treatments and their indications, and concerns regarding CBD products.
FDA/CDC
FDA orders stronger warnings on benzodiazepines
"While benzodiazepines are important therapies for many Americans, they are also commonly abused and misused," said Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn,...
Commentary
Listening to Tim Ferriss
“I wish I could write that Tim Ferriss has found solace with our FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and with psychotherapy, but that’s not what he says...
Commentary
Understanding the enduring power of caste
Reading “Caste” is akin to the experience of gaining relief after struggling for years with a chronic malady, say Dr. Constance E. Dunlap and Dr....
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....
From the Journals
Counterintuitive findings for domestic violence during COVID-19
“I think the biggest take-home message is that some victims got better, but the vast majority stayed the same,” said Dr. Katelyn Jetelina.
Commentary
Evaluate, manage the stress response in susceptible individuals affected by COVID-19
Clinicians should explore the role of steroid therapy as a means of treating mental health patients experiencing stress tied to the pandemic.
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...