Nonstimulant ADHD Treatment Option Approved for Adults
The approval was based on data from a phase 3 trial that assessed Qelbree in adults 18 to 65 years of age with ADHD.
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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?
Fruits, Vegetables May Improve Inattention in ADHD
Why is diet important in children with ADHD? New research shows the effects of poor diet on symptoms of inattention.
AAPA 2022 Puts Mental Health Issues Front and Center
AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, lowers the curtain of shame and fear that many health care professionals have about their mental health issues at AAPA 2022.
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.
Anxiety and Depression: Understanding the Risk for Preeclampsia
Rates of anxiety and depression have increased during the pandemic and are linked to preeclampsia risk, making screening for mental health conditions at prenatal visits essential.
Depression and Anxiety Reported in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Teens with type 1 diabetes should be screened for anxiety and depression at regular clinic visits, especially those who are newly diagnosed.
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.
Anxiety and Depression and the Cardiovascular Benefit From Exercise
Researchers examined the role of exercise in decreasing cardiovascular risk in patients with anxiety and depression.
Low-Dose ADHD Medications Not Associated With Changes in Thyroid and Growth Hormones in Children
A team of investigators assessed the impact of different treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on thyroid and growth hormone levels in a pediatric population.
Depression and HRQOL Influence Disease Trajectory Among Patients With Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators assessed whether depressive symptoms, eating disorders, and health-related quality of life were related to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in youth and young adults.
Psychiatric Disorders May Up SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection Risk
Among fully vaccinated adults, diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder linked to increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection.
How Can Mental Health Affect HIV Prevention Outcomes?
Mental health struggles may play a larger role in approaching HIV prevention than patients realize. How do symptoms of depression and anxiety affect HIV risk behaviors, and how can health care professionals educate patients and increase prevention?
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.
A Perfect Storm: Rise in Eating Disorders Among Teens During COVID-19
Eating disorders among adolescents have doubled since the start of the pandemic and patients are presenting with more severe symptoms.
Sudden, Bizarre Behavior Leads to Diagnosis of COVID-19 Psychosis
A woman with a history of COVID-19 infection is evaluated for psychosis after attempting to make her children drink bleach to “clean the parasites out of their bodies.”
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.
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