Depression
Latest News
Burnout in medical profession higher among women, younger clinicians
A burned-out physician is most likely a young woman practicing in primary care.
Latest News
Depression tied to higher all-cause and cardiovascular mortality
Approximately 11%-16% of the positive associations could be explained by lifestyle factors such as excess alcohol consumption, overeating, and...
Conference Coverage
CBT effectively treats sexual concerns in menopausal women
Though a small study, the findings confirm previous research results found in women with sexual concerns after gynecologic cancer.
Pearls
Emotional blunting in patients taking antidepressants
When used to treat anxiety or depressive disorders, antidepressants can cause a variety of adverse effects, including emotional blunting.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric aspects of Parkinson’s disease: Practical considerations
How to identify and manage common psychiatric manifestations of PD.
Commentary
Overburdened: Health care workers more likely to die by suicide
It’s time we acknowledge and support the people in our profession who seem to be suffering more than any of us: the aides, the techs, the support...
From the Journals
Artificial sweeteners in processed foods tied to increased depression risk
“Given this potential association between ultraprocessed food and multiple adverse health conditions, wherever possible individuals may wish to...
From the Journals
Online CBT aids remission of anxiety, depression in students
This precision model, which can also be supported on mobile phones or tablets, could be transferred to primary care facilities or vulnerable...
From the Journals
U.S. counties hit hard by a lack of psychiatric care
Counties without psychiatrists and broadband had significantly higher rates of adult depression, frequent mental distress, drug overdose mortality...
From the Journals
Sexual dysfunction common in schizophrenia
Better screening and treatment of depression “may be an effective strategy to improve sexual health in patients with schizophrenia.”
From the Journals
In utero SSRI exposure tied to lower brain volume in kids
“The clinical significance was unclear, especially as key limbic regions, including the amygdala, normalized over time.”