Anxiety Disorders
From the Journals
Fracture risk higher for children with anxiety on benzodiazepines
In a rare study of off-label sedative use, children prescribed benzodiazepines for an anxiety disorder saw a higher rate of fractures than did...
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Atopic dermatitis in adults, children linked to neuropsychiatric disorders
“Additional work is needed to really understand the mechanisms that drive these associations,” Dr. Joy Wan said.
Commentary
COVID-19 ravaging the Navajo Nation
The Navajo are having to rely on the strength and resilience of traditional Navajo culture and philosophy to confront COVID, said Dr. Mary Hasbah...
Commentary
‘After Life’ and before good treatment
The psychiatrist in “After Life” may need a category all to himself, said Dr. Susan Hatters Friedman and Dr. Karen B. Rosenbaum.
Feature
Domestic violence amid COVID-19: Helping your patients from afar
In the United States, 2,345 calls were placed to the National Domestic Violence Hotline during March 16–April 6, 2020.
From the Journals
Domestic abuse linked to cardiac disease, mortality in women
Survivors of abuse faced higher risks – except for hypertension – even at younger ages.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: Psychiatrists assess geriatric harm from social distancing
“Certainly the appalling number of deaths in nursing homes is the No. 1 horror of the pandemic.”
Cases That Test Your Skills
An unexplained exacerbation of depression, anxiety, and panic
Mr. P, age 33, has multiple panic attacks every day. His depression and anxiety, which had been fairly well-controlled, are getting worse. How...
Commentary
COVID-19 and Mental Health Awareness Month
As a community, we must be prepared to meet the escalating needs of our population, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
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COVID-19: Delirium first, depression, anxiety, insomnia later?
"We need to research which factors may contribute to enduring mental health problems, and develop interventions to prevent and treat them," said...
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COVID-19 exacerbating challenges for Latino patients
The disparities are likely tied to economic and social conditions more common among such populations, compared with non-Hispanic whites.