Anxiety Disorders
FDA/CDC
CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
From the Journals
Chloroquine linked to serious psychiatric side effects
“In COVID-19 patients who may still be [undergoing treatment] with chloroquine, close psychiatric assessment and monitoring should be performed,”...
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
Conference Coverage
PANS may be more prevalent than thought
“If it’s acute onset, you’ve really got to think [PANS], and you should do that workup or refer to someone who does,” said Dr. Kiki D. Chang.
Latest News
‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
Latest News
Pandemic-related stress causing health issues in many Americans
Survey shows that almost two-thirds of Hispanics report sleep, eating, temper, and other adverse effects brought on worry.
Conference Coverage
Learn to anticipate, resolve difficult interactions with patients
Begin by recognizing the difficult situation and assessing how the patient, the environment, or you might be contributing to the problem, said Dr...
Conference Coverage
Stress, COVID-19 contribute to mental health concerns in college students
In a spring survey of students published by Active Minds about COVID-19 and its impact on mental health, 91% of students reported having stress or...
Commentary
Revisiting Xanax amid the coronavirus crisis
The pandemic has instilled a sense of fear in people, leading to social repercussions, say Dr. Faisal A. Islam, Zaid Ulhaq Choudhry, and Dr. Zia...
Families in Psychiatry
Helping families understand internalized racism
Several questions can help psychiatrists elicit internalized racism in patients of color, according to Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Commentary
International medical graduates facing challenges amid COVID-19
Prospective residents, graduating residents, and fellows need the ability to join the American health care system promptly, the authors say.