Objective Biomarkers to Measure Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression
Deep brain stimulation can help treat depression, but it can be unclear whether a bout of low mood is a relapse or a bad day.
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Clinical Uses for Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin injections can improve quality of life for patients across a variety of aspects of health care, including pain management, urology, dermatology, and more.
FDA Gives Approval to Pill to Ease Postpartum Depression
Zurzuvae works faster than conventional antidepressants and is easier to take than another postpartum depression drug that is delivered intravenously.
As Suicides Rise, 988 Hotline Offers Hope — But Most People Are Not Aware of It
Expert states that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, substance abuse or mental health problems.
SLEEP 2023 Updates: OSA, Insomnia, Light Exposure
Highlights from SLEEP 2023 include insomnia associated with PTSD, gestational diabetes as a result of light exposure before sleep, and high blood pressure associated with sleep apnea.
No Association Between Sleep Disruption Post-TBI and Depressive Symptoms in Men
Researchers sought to assess the association between a mild traumatic brain injury and mood over time in men.
Being Well to Make Others Well: Addressing Burnout Among PAs
While experienced individually, burnout is a workplace issue. Research presented at AAPA offers insight into how to address clinician burnout.
Using Nutrition as Medicine for Mental Health
Expert discusses identifying and managing nutrient deficiencies or eating habits that can contribute to mental health conditions including depression and anxiety
Proportion of Pediatric Mental Health-Related ED Visits Increasing
Researchers saw that from 2011 to 2020 there was an increase in all mental health-related visits, with greatest increase seen for suicide-related visits.
Youth With Bipolar Disorder Rate Their QoL Worse Than Healthy Youth
However, no significant difference seen in quality-of-life rating for youth with bipolar disorder, those with unipolar depression.
CBT-Based Program Decreases Adolescent Depression Severity in Primary Care
The CBT-based COPE program decreased depression severity among adolescents at a primary care clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expanded Outreach Improves Rural Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes
Expanded outreach to adolescents in a rural setting contributes to improved mental health outcomes.
Genetic Risk Scores Tied to Psychiatric Diagnostic Trajectories
Findings seen for major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.
Social Media Program Helps Ease Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Program did not lead to differences in responsive parenting, parenting stress, or parenting competence.
ADHD Risk Not Related With Prenatal Benzodiazepine or Z-Hypnotic Exposure
Investigators from the University of Oslo and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health sourced data for this prospective cohort study from the population-based Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study which pooled data from linked Norwegian registries.
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Late-Life Depression
Risk for late-late depression increased in association with increases in fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone.
ACP Updates Clinical Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder Treatment
The updated recommendations include both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for adults in the acute phase of MDD.
Top January 2023 FDA Approvals
January FDA approvals include treatments for mood disorders, pertussis in infants, Alzheimer disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Case Study: Ethics and Mental Illness in Pregnancy
A woman is evaluated by psychiatry on postpartum day 2 after staff noticed her talking to the mirror in her room and not showing affection to her newborn child. Case shows ethical decisions made when managing mental illness during pregnancy.
Rykindo Approved for Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
The approval was based on data from adequate and well-controlled studies with risperidone long-acting injection (intramuscular).
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