Anxiety Disorders
From the Journals
New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.
Commentary
For Indigenous communities, climate crisis could prove calamitous
Editor’s note: This is part 2 of Dr. Alan Rosen’s look at the mental health impacts of climate change in Australia.
Commentary
Plan now to address the COVID-19 mental health fallout
Mental health professionals should begin working with public health and political leaders now to develop plans, said Dr. Lalasa Doppwalapudi and...
From the Journals
‘Milestone’ study shows promise for pedophilic disorder
GnRH antagonists are considered effective in reducing paraphilic symptoms, but their use has been limited to correctional settings.
Shrink Rap News
COVID-19: Social distancing with young children
Child development experts think the challenges that parents had with young children before COVID-19 are exacerbated by the current stress, Dr....
Commentary
COVID-19: To have and to hold ... in quarantine
All of us can benefit from these skills, especially emotionally volatile couples who are trapped together in quarantine, Dr. Dara Abraham said.
Commentary
COVID-19: Addressing the mental health needs of clinicians
Health care workers might be facing a “care paradox,” in which they must choose between their patients’ safety and their own.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: No U.S. spike expected in pandemic-related suicidal ideation
Big Data analysis of real-time Crisis Text Line experience offers encouragement.
Commentary
Reproductive psychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Commentary
A pandemic of pediatric panic
As we talk with children, we must remember that they may be implicitly asking for more than a number, date, or mechanism.