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Simple postural exercises may reduce depressive symptoms
NEW YORK – If larger studies validate the results, this might prove to be a highly cost-effective tool for treating depression.
From the Journals
Americans are getting more sleep
The younger population gained the most sleep, compared with older people included in the analysis.
Conference Coverage
Cultural humility beats competence in psychotherapeutic settings
Knowing too much about patients’ cultures can prove counterproductive, according to one expert.
From the Journals
Heart rate variability may be risk factor for depression, not a consequence
Depressive symptoms associated with lower heart rate variability at follow-up appeared to be linked to antidepressant use.
Commentary
Two more and counting: Suicide in medical trainees
Dr. Michael F. Myers offers context for the latest discussions about physician suicides and calls on the medical community to act now.
Conference Coverage
Cognitive-behavioral therapy modified for maximum efficacy in the elderly
NEW YORK – CBT is well suited to treating depression in the elderly when adjusted for realistic goals that permit incremental steps toward...
From the Journals
Poor sleep tied to suicidal behaviors in college students
Watch for specific components of sleep, such as shorter sleep duration and feeling too cold while sleeping, in at-risk college students.
From the Journals
Adolescent suicidal ideation and attempts are on the rise
Higher rates were seen during the academic school year.
Feature
Doctor groups float APM for treating opioid addiction
Misaligned payment schemes hamper doctors’ efforts to treat addicted patients.
Conference Coverage
Babies exposed to SSRIs in utero have decreased LV size
TORONTO – Whether these differences make a difference in health or disease susceptibility is not yet known.
From the Journals
ECT cost effective in treatment-resistant depression
One barrier to use of electroconvulsive therapy might be its cost, which can run in excess of $10,000 for initial therapy and maintenance...