Anhedonia Linked to Negative, Positive Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Three clusters detected corresponding to positive symptoms, negative symptoms and work functioning, and functional domains.
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Top August 2022 FDA Approvals
August 2022 FDA approvals include treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation, major depressive disorder, and testosterone replacement therapy.
Suicide Awareness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A 22-year-old man presents to the outpatient office following an overdose of antihistamines and alcohol. He was feeling overwhelmed trying to transition to in-person classes at the university after taking online classes during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Mental Health Treatment Increased for Adults Aged 18 to 44 From 2019 to 2021
Receipt of mental health treatment increased for men and women, non-Hispanic Whites and Asians, across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
Researchers found that when controlling for lagged maternal depressive symptoms, child behavior problems were associated with greater subsequent maternal depression at the between-person but not at the within-person level.
Depression Screening Increased With Routine Screening in Primary Care
Depression screening increased from 40.5% in 2017 to 88.8% in 2019; increases in screening seen in all at-risk groups.
Depression After COVID-19: Identification and Treatment in Primary Care
A 35-year-old woman presents with depressed mood, fatigue, lack of interest in activities for the last 6 months. She had COVID-19 within 1 month of symptom onset.
Targeting Slowed Psychomotor Response May Help Prevent Depression Relapse
Researchers explored the neurobiology related to reward-based reinforcement learning and psychomotor retardation in patients in remission from MDD.
Anxiety in Children and Adults Ballooned in US at Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
The authors discuss identifying and treating anxiety disorders in children and adults in primary care during COVID-19.
Mindfulness Intervention Improves Mood, Behavior in Underserved Elementary School Students
Intervention targeting internal self-regulation and attentional pathways improves emotional regulation and behavior in at-risk students
IBD Linked to 9-Fold Increased Risk for Depression
A bidirectional link between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression was found in a large cohort study; the findings extended to siblings of patients with IBD.
The Importance of Integrated Youth Mental Health Care Programs
Stress, isolation, and untreated mental health struggles can have a profound effect on people. As a result, early intervention is needed for improved mental health care. How are adolescents and young adults doing with their mental health, and what is the state of youth mental health care?
Mental-Physical Multimorbidity Associates With Decreased Life Expectancy
In this study, mental disorders were determined using data from the Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register and general medical conditions from the Danish National Patient Register.
Children’s Mental Health Impacted by Adult COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Stress surrounding the pandemic declined in US children after vaccinations were rolled out for adults.
COVID-19 and Racism Associated With Postpartum Depression in Black Mothers
The likelihood of screening for postpartum depression was associated with negative COVID-19 experiences and higher interpersonal racism.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Applications in Mental Health
A deep dive into clinical efficacy and safety of using psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and other mental health disorders
AAPA and Indianapolis Colts Join Forces to Combat Mental Health
AAPA will team up with the Indianapolis Colts to kick mental health stigma at AAPA 2022 in Indianapolis.
Strategies to Support APRN Resilience Postpandemic
NAPNAP released a position statement to ensure that pediatric-focused APRNs have the necessary resources and support to address mental health stressors.
Pizza Is Not Enough: NPs, PAs Want to Be Heard, Protected, and Supported
The vast majority of NPs and PAs report symptoms of moral injury such as anxiety, PTSD, and suicidality in The Clinical Advisor’s online survey.
PTSD From COVID-19
After 3 years of battling COVID-19, and close to 1 million deaths, the mental health toll of the pandemic is evident everywhere.
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