Acetaminophen in Pregnancy May Affect Childhood Behavior
Twelve variables, mainly features of hyperactive or attentive behavior, tied to acetaminophen use.
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Suicide Rates Increasing for Male, Female Youths in US
Adjusted suicide mortality rates increased from 1.7 to 4.2 per 100,000 female youths from 1999 to 2017.
More Time Spent on Social Media May Harm Teen Mental Health
Risk for internalizing problems, comorbid internalizing and externalizing problems up with increased use.
Cognitive Therapy by Phone, Web May Ease Irritable Bowel Symptoms
Mean IBS Symptom Severity Score reduced for telephone-, web-CBT vs treatment as usual.
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy Effective for Selective Mutism
Children with selective mutism who participated in parent-child interaction therapy showed significant gains in speaking behaviors; teachers and parents also reported improvements in child anxiety.
CBT and DBT Reduce Suicide Behaviors Compared With Treatment as Usual
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are effective psychological treatments that may be used to reduce suicidal risk among adults.
Depression May Attenuate Physical Activity Gains in Diabetes Prevention Programs
Primary care diabetes prevention programs that promote physical activity become less effective when patients experience depressive symptoms.
Can a Ketogenic Diet Benefit Patients With Mental Health Disorders?
A review of research reveals that a while ketogenic diet may hold some promise for individuals with mental health disorders, additional studies are necessary.
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood.
NFL Seasons of Play, Playing Position Affect Mental Health
Seasons of professional play and playing position in NFL linked to cognition-related quality of life.
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
FDA Rejects sNDA for Hetlioz in Jet Lag Disorder
The FDA has rejected the supplemental New Drug Application for Hetlioz (tasimelteon; Vanda Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of jet lag disorder.
Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use
Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications.
Targeting Psychosis, Depression, Cognition May Improve Functional Outcomes in Bipolar Disorder
Variables that significantly contributed to functional outcomes in bipolar disorder included a history of psychotic symptoms followed by depression and executive functioning and verbal memory.
Exposure to Pollution May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
Higher rates of bipolar disorder, major depression linked to poor air quality in US, Denmark cohorts.
Stress Linked to Mortality in Cervical Cancer
Researchers sought to identify the potential influence of stress-related psychiatric disorders and stressful life events on cancer-specific mortality in women with cervical cancer.
Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students
Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM vs cisgender students.
Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Risk for Suicide in Veterans
Degree of severity can influence link between TBI and risk for suicide, risk for suicide by firearm.
Social Problems Linked to Delusions in Adolescents
Social problems were related to subclinical delusions but not subclinical hallucinations in a representative adolescent population.
Adolescent Depression Tied to Increased TV, Social Media Use
Depression in adolescence, a rising concern, might be influenced by television and social media exposure.
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