Sleep Deprivation Ups Mental Health Risk in College Kids Dose-response relationship not accounted for by insomnia and/or depressed mood alone Jun 13, 2019
Sleep Issues Linked to PTSD in Haiti Earthquake Survivors Study is first to explore event-related sleep issues Jun 12, 2019
Social Isolation, Loneliness Real for Midlife Minority Women Under-recognized difficulties in urban America May 22, 2019
Benzodiazepines in Early Pregnancy Up Miscarriage Risk Evidence of a potential dose-response effect also observed May 15, 2019
Nurse Suicide: Under the Radar Mental health of nurses often overlooked, with tragic consequences May 09, 2019
'13 Reasons Why' Suicide Spike; Sleeping Pill Warning; Bipolar Genes News and commentary from the psychiatry world May 01, 2019
Did PTSD Change Ariana Grande's Brain? Pop diva's Instagram post shines a light on neuroimaging Apr 25, 2019
Vitiligo, Alopecia Merely Cosmetic? Think Again Studies show links with depression, quality of life -- and early death Apr 18, 2019
Can Virtual Reality Head Off Pre-Op Anxiety? Promising results from randomized trial in colorectal cancer patients Apr 05, 2019
New Depression, ADHD Drugs OK'd; DMT Microdosing; Bitcoin Addiction? News and commentary from the psychiatry world Mar 06, 2019
Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Vary Among IBD Patients Psychological health status varies along with IBD Feb 11, 2019
Cat Poop and Schizophrenia; Cannabis for a 4-Year-Old News and commentary from the psychiatry world Jan 30, 2019
How Friendships Can Reduce Stress Forming bonds with fellow nurses can improve the work environment Jan 27, 2019
Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Mental Health Issues in Later Life Greater exposure also associated with difficult personality traits in adulthood Jan 23, 2019
Comorbidities 'Pervasive' Within Mental Disorders Increased risk for second disorders seen early and beyond 15 years Jan 16, 2019
Antidepressants Improve Disease Course in IBD Tied to lower risk of relapse, step-up medications, and IBD-related hospitalizations Dec 18, 2018
Antipsychotics Linked to Greater Risk of Death for Youths Most deaths were unexpected, suggesting side effects but with many limitations Dec 13, 2018
The Importance of Palliative Nursing Care How nurses can cope with the emotional stress of providing hospice care Dec 09, 2018
Trauma May Up Risk for Menopause Symptoms in Older Women Study argues for awareness of prevalence of traumatic histories in this population Nov 19, 2018
High Anxiety with Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer? Not Really In my case, the first week after diagnosis was bad, but that was it Sep 23, 2018
Does Work Stress Increase Parkinson's Risk? High-stress jobs tied to PD in men, but high-control jobs had stronger link in women Aug 29, 2018
How Bad Are Sleep Problems for Hospital Patients? Pretty bad, say Dutch researchers, but fixable with "simple changes" in nightly routines Jul 18, 2018
Does Psychological Stress Trigger Autoimmune Disorders? F. Perry Wilson, MD, dissects a new study finding a link Jun 19, 2018 video
Minor Psychiatric Disorders Don't Predict GERD No significant correlations with anxiety, depression found in prospective study Jun 06, 2018
Nurse-Led ICU Intervention Improves Family Communication Surrogates' levels of anxiety/depression remained unchanged, however May 24, 2018
More Mental Health Focus Needed for Med Students In wake of another suicide, attention turns to culture of medical school May 03, 2018
Despite OD Risk, Opioid-Benzo Rx Continues Physicians know risks but still prescribe dangerous combination Apr 15, 2018
Researchers: Screen Depressed Dialysis Patients for Suicidality Depression more prevalent in dialysis population Apr 12, 2018
Doctor's Widow on Anti-Suicide Crusade ZDoggMD interviews Janae Sharp, whose physician husband committed suicide Mar 08, 2018
Initiative Aims to Help Veterans with Mental Illness VA, AMVETS target those who have 'fallen through the cracks' Mar 06, 2018
When Compassionate Care Takes a Turn Toward Fatigue Compassion fatigue and its consequences for nurses Nov 17, 2017
AIBD Poster Roundup: Iron Delivery for IBD; IPAA Readmit Selections from poster presentations at inflammatory bowel diseases meeting Nov 12, 2017
IBD Patients Have More Anxiety Than Docs Think Patients, docs on same page regarding pain Nov 10, 2017
PTSD Predictor of Midlife Sexual Dysfunction Interpersonal violence also tied to genitourinary symptoms of menopause Oct 17, 2017
Juvenile Arthritis Brings Worry to Siblings In JIA, clinicians should consider whole family's needs Aug 11, 2017
Psychosocial Interventions Help Cancer Patients Cope Programs focus on lowering fear of recurrence, managing advanced disease Jun 03, 2017
PTSD Tied to Cardiac Inflammation PTSD patients may be at higher risk of cardiovascular events May 25, 2017