Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
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Many Women Have Posttraumatic Stress After Early Pregnancy Loss
Twenty-nine percent of women met criteria for posttraumatic stress one month after pregnancy loss.
Largest Ever Genome-Wide Association Study Finds Genetic Risk Factors for Anxiety
In an analysis of polygenic risk scores, the researchers identified significant overlap between anxiety and major depressive disorder, as well as PTSD.
Diet Quality Could Be a Key Treatment Target for Patients With Depression
Depression severity was correlated with dietary quality in patients who reported appetite loss.
Cannabis Use Up, Especially Among Those With Depression
Study also shows declining perception of cannabis use-related risks.
FDA: Serious Warnings Omitted From Ad Promoting Alcohol/Opioid Dependence Treatment
While claims about the benefits of Vivitrol were clearly presented in the ad, serious risks, such as vulnerability to opioid overdose, were not communicated.
Single Antidepressant Dose of Intravenous Ketamine Safe
No serious, long-lasting side effects seen for treatment of resistant depression.
Primary Care Intervention Reduces PTSD Rates in Sepsis Survivors
Researchers sought to assess long-term effects of a primary care management intervention on outcomes of sepsis survivors.
Is the Worldwide Prevalence of Mental Illness Increasing Dramatically?
The authors of the meta-analysis caution that mental illness should be taken seriously nonetheless, adding that better treatment availability and awareness may account for some of the perception of increased prevalence.
Febrile Seizures in Young Children May Cause Epilepsy and Psychiatric Disorders Later in Life
Researchers sought to estimate the risk for recurrent febrile seizures and whether there is an association between recurrent febrile seizures and the development of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, and death later in life.
Depression Screening in Obesity: A Quality Improvement Project
Depression and obesity are commonly seen together, with obesity increasing the risk for depression and depression making weight loss harder.
The Association Between Different Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder and Migraine
Researchers found evidence for a divergent association between lifetime MDD and the prevalence and severity of symptoms in patients with migraine.
Intranasal Racemic Ketamine Fast-Tracked for Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in MDD
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to an investigational intranasal formulation of racemic ketamine for the potential treatment of acute suicidal ideation and behavior in patients with major depressive disorder.
Scarce Evidence for Efficacy of Cannabinoid Treatment for Mental Disorders
The study emphasizes the necessity of further research concerning a treatment that is increasingly being legalized and applied to a wide range of medical conditions.
Psychosocial Adversity in Children of Undocumented Parents
Pediatricians are likely to encounter children of undocumented parents during practice, making it essential for practitioners to be aware of the unique vulnerabilities faced by this population, as well as appropriate clinical procedure.
Adolescent Girls Using Oral Contraceptives Have Higher Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms
Symptoms of depression are associated with oral contraceptive use in 16-year-old girls compared with adolescents and young women up to 25 years of age.
Internalized Stigma Sets Up Barriers to Mental Health Care
The authors examined 3 hypotheses: internalized stigma would be a stronger predictor of barriers to seeking mental health care than perceived stigma, alienation would be a stronger predictor of barriers than other components, and depression severity would modify the relationship of depression stigma and barriers to care.
Risk for Suicide Increased After Hospital Discharge for Self-Harm
Authors say there is need for early follow-up care and attention to risk reduction strategies.
Pediatric Obesity Treatment Not Associated With Increased Risk for Anxiety, Depression
Researchers used patient databases to investigate the association between obesity treatment interventions with a dietary component and the change in symptoms of depression and anxiety in pediatric patients who were overweight or obese.
Depression Linked to Increased Clinical Burden, Hospitalization Risk in COPD
Depression is linked to increased clinical burden in patients with COPD.
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