Depression
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Esketamine Linked to Reduced Postpartum Depression Risk
The adverse effects of esketamine on maternal and neonatal health need to be assessed, as well as the long-term cost/benefit ratio of prophylactic...
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Premenstrual Disorders and Perinatal Depression: A Two-Way Street
“Preconception and maternity care providers should be aware of the risk of developing perinatal depression among women with a history of PMDs.”
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Trauma, Racism Linked to Increased Suicide Risk in Black Men
The study showed a direct association between experiences pertaining to threat, deprivation, and racial discrimination during childhood and...
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Will Your Next Prescription Be 20 Minutes of Nature a Day?
Time outdoors has a positive impact on mental health, perception, and well-being and may be gaining ground as a treatment.
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Why We Need to Know About Our Patients’ History of Trauma
Childhood trauma increases risk for chronic conditions; patients’ trauma history should be part of chronic illness evaluation.
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Single Session Mindfulness Intervention Linked to Reduced Depression
Future research should evaluate this approach with larger samples and examine whether changes in symptoms are maintained over longer periods of...
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ADHD Meds Linked to Lower Suicide, Hospitalization Risk
Investigators found significantly lower risk for psychiatric hospitalization for patients taking most ADHD medications except for atomoxetine.
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Increasing Rapidly
The number of privately insured women with the disorder in the United States doubled from 2008 to 2020, with a large increase in diagnoses coming...
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Remote CBT as Effective as In-Person Therapy for Mental Illness
Remote CBT can potentially expand access to care as it is more convenient for patients and potentially more cost-effective.
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What Do Sex Therapists Do? (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)
Sexual medicine specialist and urologist discusses the importance of healthy sexual function in intimacy and relationships.
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Can Treating Depression Mitigate CVD Risk?
Depression can increase risk for CV disease; determining patients at risk or with depression may improve health.