Predictors of Depression Trajectory in Older Patients Identified
Chronic disease burden and baseline symptom severity were identified as consistent risk factors for negative depression trajectories in older adults.
Mood Disorders
Many Patients With Depression Do Not Need a Psychiatrist
With proper guidance, primary care physicians can screen, diagnose, and treat depression.
Depression at Time of Diagnosis May Worsen Survival in Blood Cancers
Risk for death higher even with depression remission vs never experiencing depression.
Chronic Physical Conditions in Youth Linked to Risk for Mental Illness
The risk for mental illness was 51% greater in youth with physical illness compared with US youth without chronic physical health conditions.
Kratom Use Associated With Significant Toxicities
Most common effects include agitation, tachycardia, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion.
Negative Cognitive Bias May Be Key to Depression in Active IBD
Emotional recognition bias may partially mediate the link between IBD activity and depression.
CPAP Alleviates Depression Symptoms in Sleep Apnea Patients
In large trial and literature review, benefit seen for depression but not anxiety symptoms.
Benzodiazepine Monotherapy Often Used for Depression Contrary to Guidelines
Benzodiazepine monotherapy continues to be used to treat depression despite American Psychiatric Association guidelines, and even in cases of concomitant opioid use.
Gender-Based Disparities Identified in Bipolar Disorder Hospitalization Stays
Women have slightly longer inpatient hospitalizations for bipolar disorder-related symptoms, although factors such as psychotropic treatment and comorbid personality disorders mitigate the results.
Peer Victimization May Predict Mood, Pain in Adolescents With Chronic Pain
Peer victimization may negatively affect mood and pain and may limit activity in youths with chronic pain.
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