Chronic Physical Conditions in Youth Linked to Risk for Mental Illness
The risk for mental illness was 51% greater in youth with physical illness compared with US youth without chronic physical health conditions.
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Benzodiazepine Monotherapy Often Used for Depression Contrary to Guidelines
Benzodiazepine monotherapy continues to be used to treat depression despite American Psychiatric Association guidelines, and even in cases of concomitant opioid use.
Gender-Based Disparities Identified in Bipolar Disorder Hospitalization Stays
Women have slightly longer inpatient hospitalizations for bipolar disorder-related symptoms, although factors such as psychotropic treatment and comorbid personality disorders mitigate the results.
Mood Instability Linked to Stress, Decreased Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder
Even during full or partial remission, mood instability in bipolar disorder is associated with decreased quality of life and increased stress, according to self-report.
Can OCD Symptom Alleviation in the Early Postpartum Period Be Predicted?
OCD symptoms alleviation during the postpartum period was associated with hyperthymic temperament and a history of decreased OCD symptoms following a previous birth.
Increased Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence Rates Linked to Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder
Given the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with newly diagnosed bipolar disorder, early intervention may be needed to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Hospital-Treated Infections Linked to Risk for Adolescent Eating Disorders
Infections that require hospitalization and treatment with anti-infective agents in childhood are associated with an increased risk for eating disorders in adolescent girls.
Bipolar Disorder in Siblings May Increase Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
The unaffected siblings of patients with bipolar disorder have increased risks for dyslipidemia and ischemic stroke.
Abnormal Superficial White Matter Connectivity Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Generalized fractional anisotropy reductions in bundles connecting regions involved in mood regulation and motor function were seen in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Self-Stigma Correlated With Depression in Individuals With Schizophrenia
Self-stigma significantly affected patients who are afraid to disclose their disease, which results in increased depression.
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