Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse
Teens who use alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or illegal drugs are more likely to develop life-long substance abuse disorder than those who start at a later age.
All articles by Heather R. Johnson
Younger Smokers Are More Likely to Quit Than Older Smokers
While past research has found that young smokers are more likely to attempt to quit smoking, findings regarding age and success of quitting is conflicted. This study examines the degree to which smoker age is related to making quit attempts and quit success.
Early Intervention May Improve PTSD Symptoms
The researchers assessed the effectiveness and implementation of stepped collaborative care intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder.
Genetic Study of Military Vets Links PTSD to Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
The researchers conducted genome-wide association studies of PTSD in military veterans to explore the genetic association with the common comorbidities of depression and anxiety.
Undiagnosed Depression and Anxiety in Children and Youth With Epilepsy May Contribute to Suicide
This study explores the rate of suicidality in children and youth with epilepsy and psychiatric comorbidities.
Teen Suicide Rate Quadrupled Over the Past Decade
This study aims to characterize rates of clinically documented “diseases of despair” over the last decade and identify sociodemographic risk factors.
Next-Generation Sequencing Helps Identify Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Researchers performed a systematic review of PubMed literature until May
2020 including clinical sequencing studies that utilized next-generation sequencing (NGS) in individuals with epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or intellectual disability (ID).
Machine Learning Predicts Psychosis in High-Risk Patients
The study authors evaluated whether psychosis transition can be predicted in patients with clinical high-risk or recent-onset depression using multimodal machine learning that integrates clinical and neurocognitive data, structural magnetic resonance imaging, and polygenic risk scores for schizophrenia.
Few Studies Adequately Report Adverse Events in CBT for Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the first line treatment for insomnia, but studies have reported potential negative effects. This review aims to understand the extent to which adverse events are monitored for and reported in trial literature.
Modifying Treatment for OCD Patients During COVID-19
This clinical review assessed the use of exposure and response prevention therapy for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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