Depression
From the Journals
Postpartum depression risk 20 times greater among women with depression history
A new study of more than 700,00 women shows that those with a history of depression are far more likely to develop postpartum depression than...
From the Journals
ECT tied to better responses in late-onset depression in older patients
Electroconvulsive therapy may be more effective for older patients with late-onset depression than it is for older patients with early-onset...
Commentary
Climate change: A call to action for psychiatry
Dr. Van Susteren urges psychiatrists to help patients and communities understand the mental health impacts of climate disruption.
Feature
New report highlights gaps in knowledge on marijuana use
Evidence review shows when using cannabis or cannabinoids is effective, ineffective, or harmful.
From the Journals
Screen opioid users for depression, study recommends
Opioid prescribing should be combined with both screening and treatment of depression, a new study shows.
From the Journals
‘Anxiety sensitivity’ tied to psychodermatologic disorders
A study finds associations between “anxiety sensitivity” and certain dermatologic disorders.
Shrink Rap News
Analyses of Fort Lauderdale shooting need a reset
Dr. Dinah Miller says the media’s default explanation for the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., mass shooting – mental illness – is likely to change as more...
Conference Coverage
Depression further boosts stroke risk in A-fib
NEW ORLEANS – Depression increases stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.
From the Journals
Depressive symptoms plague ‘significant number’ of active airline pilots
Rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among airline pilots are significant and underreported because of stigma.
Video
Depression in pediatric bipolar disorder
Savvy Psychopharmacology
When to prescribe antidepressants to treat comorbid depression and pain disorders
Ms. C, age 44, has a history of hypertension, chronic shoulder pain associated with a motor vehicle accident almost 2 decades ago, and major...