Higher rates of hopelessness, loneliness, anhedonia, social anxiety, and younger age were highly correlated with suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder, based on a review of qualitative data.
Patients with schizophrenia or a mood disorder who switched antipsychotic treatment had an increased likelihood for relapse, healthcare resource utilization, and extrapyramidal symptoms.
Off-label use of oxcarbazepine and amantadine HCl appeared effective in maintaining improved symptomology in adolescent female patients with borderline personality disorder.
Barriers to the integration of behavioral and physical health services for individuals with serious mental illness include differing regulations, provider billing issues, and funding for facilities and services.
