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Medical licensing questions continue to violate ADA
“No one should ever wonder, ‘Will I lose my job, or should I get help?’ ” said Dr. Jessica A. Gold, co–senior author of the study.
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Emotional support animals help lick symptoms of depression, anxiety in serious mental illness
“There is definitely a place for ESAs, especially with mental health post pandemic,” said Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach.
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The end of happy hour? No safe level of alcohol for the brain
No evidence was found showing that the risk for alcohol-related brain harm differs according to the type of alcohol consumed (wine, beer, or...
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Young adults with epilepsy face higher mental illness risks
“The high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality underscore the need for better integration of mental health provision into epilepsy care...
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Psychosis, depression tied to neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s
Lewy body scores were not associated with any neuropsychiatric symptom, the researchers found.
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Prevalence of psychiatric disorders higher in adult cerebral palsy patients
“The present study contributes important information to the existing literature, highlighting that psychiatric issues are common in adults with [...
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Two key suicide risk factors identified in borderline personality disorder
Clinicians should query patients about “longstanding” feelings of emptiness, said Dr. Carlos M. Grilo.
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Depot buprenorphine a shot in the arm for opioid addiction?
“The study’s focus on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can help to better inform patients and clinicians when selecting treatment options.”
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Long-acting injectable antipsychotics cut suicide death risk in half
“Clinically, most psychiatrists use LAIs with a conservative attitude, and the reasons are generally not well supported by current scientific...
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Long-term use of prescription sleep meds unsupported by new research
Study authors compare sleep disturbance data for users and nonusers of sleep medications.
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Study points to best treatments for depression in primary care
Outcomes with psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and the two combined are compared.