Suicide Rate Up for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Overall, 1.71% of individuals with a first lifetime diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychotic disorder not otherwise specified die by suicide.
Mood Disorders
Altered Mental Status Not Uncommon in Severe COVID-19
Altered mental status is the second most common neurological presentation for patients with COVID-19.
NY Health Care Workers Report Distress Related to COVID-19 Care
Many New York City health care workers are experiencing COVID-19-related psychological distress, especially nurses and advanced practice providers.
Familial Psychiatric History Common in Bipolar Disorder
Outpatients with bipolar disorder often have familial psychiatric history, which is associated with disease severity and sociodemographic measures,
COVID-19 Related Mental Distress Affects Few Older Adults, More Often Those With Chronic Illness
The majority of older adults in the sample did not report any depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms, and almost no respondents indicated severe or extremely severe symptoms.
Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Prevent Depression in Older Adults
For older adults, low-dose aspirin does not reduce the risk for depression.
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Anxiety Disorder, More Serious Cannabis Use
Policy changes have occurred alongside the proliferation of high potency cannabis, which may lead to more memory issues or psychotic effects.
Depression Screening in Type 1 Diabetes Pediatric Patients
Researchers implemented an electronic medical record-based depressive symptom screen in type 1 diabetes mellitus adolescents seen in an outpatient clinic.
Stigmas Identified in Nurse Practitioners’ Attitudes Toward Managing Mental Health Conditions
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to assess nurse practitioners’ attitudes and beliefs regarding working with individuals with a mental health disorder.
Primary Care Providers Report More Workplace Burnout, Anxiety
Primary care providers report more workplace burnout and higher scores for anxiety than other health care professionals.
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