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Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

Congress still wishes to age ban and place warnings for multiple platforms

FDA ACTION midomafetamine (MDMA) over a photo of medication capsules.

FDA Rejects MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

Decision largely expected after agency advisors voted against psychedelic's safety and efficacy

FDA APPROVED nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector (Zurnai) over a photo of male paramedics with a patient in an ambulance

FDA Approves Nalmefene Auto-Injector for Opioid Overdose

Opioid antagonist previously approved in injectable and nasal spray formulations

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Clinicians Should Be Aware of Eating Disorder Risk in PCOS

Women with the condition had higher odds of bulimia and binge eating disorder, study shows

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Lawmakers Push for MDMA Approval; Dogs and Depression; Barriers to OUD Prescribing

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Three Years After COVID Hospitalization, Cognitive Problems Persist and Worsen

Some early pandemic patients dropped IQ points and did not return to their jobs

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High Schoolers' Mental Health Shows Small Improvement in CDC Survey

But persistent sadness or hopelessness remain high, especially for girls

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The Promise of 'Magic Mushrooms' for Mental Health Is Real

But more research and careful regulation is necessary

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Where Harris' VP Options Stand on Healthcare

A look at the healthcare track records of Shapiro, Kelly, Walz, and Buttigieg

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Researchers Try to Better Understand PANS/PANDAS

Stanford University group suggests new component to long controversial diagnosis

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Alopecia Areata Tied to Higher Risks of Autoimmune and Psychiatric Comorbidities

This could exacerbate disease burden and reduce quality of life, researchers say

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Celeb Death Suicide Contagion; Mental Illness in 59M U.S. Adults; Help Unaffordable

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Heavy Metal in Chocolate; Trump 'No Doubt' Hit By Bullet; FDA Cinnamon Warning Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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As Preteen Suicides Increased, Most Youths Went Undiagnosed for Mental Health Issues

Two studies showed significant trends in youth suicide rates

FDA APPROVED paliperidone palmitate (Erzofri) over a computer rendering of electrical impulses in the brain.

New Monthly Paliperidone Palmitate Injectable OK'd for Schizophrenia

Long-acting intramuscular product approved for schizoaffective disorder as well

A photo of U.S. Army veteran Casey Tylek at his home in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Veterans Lobby for Psychedelic Therapy, but Will It Influence MDMA's Approval?

Hurdles remain for FDA application

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PTSD Ripples Through Communities After Mass Violence

One in four residents met presumptive PTSD criteria, surveys showed

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FBI Probes Trump's Injury; RFK Jr. Pushes Farm Therapy; Glucose Monitor Warning

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Olympians Biles, Osaka, and Phelps Spoke Up on Mental Health. Has Anything Changed?

Athletes have more access to resources and seem more willing than ever to use them

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Initial ECT Seizure Length Tied to Depression Remission

Highest odds of remission were with a minute-long initial seizure

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Volunteering Would Feel Good Even if It Didn't Have Health Benefits. But It Does.

Various studies have shown a variety of health and psychological benefits

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Digital Therapies Compared; Summertime Sadness? Spravato Monotherapy Under Review

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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PTSD Ran High Among Physicians During COVID-19 Pandemic

Female physicians, trainees more likely to develop the condition

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Lack of Institutional Support a Top Reason Why Doctors Hesitate to Treat Addiction

Other reasons included lack of knowledge and skill

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Taylor Swift's Influence; Mental Health Care and Debt; Coping With 'Election-xiety'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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How Authenticity and Self-Disclosure Fit Into Psychiatric Care

We've come a long way from the "blank slate" model

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Devaluing Our Residents Is Not Without Consequences

Let's take better care of our young medical workforce

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What to Know About 'Microdosing' Psychedelics

Research is sparse and definitions aren't consistent, experts say

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Dr. Ruth Dies; Details About Trump Shooter; Bird Flu Pandemic a Single Mutation Away

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

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The Cass Report, Evidence, and Ethical Thinking on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

Appropriate care for this population requires access, not restriction

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5 Doctor 番茄社区 With the Least Burnout in 2024

Plastic surgery and ophthalmology top the list

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Theta-Burst Stim for Bipolar; CBT Holds Up After a Decade; Hormonal IUS Depression

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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The 988 Crisis Lifeline Callback Enigma

Those in greatest anguish may not be able to cognitively comply

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ED Boarding Didn't Always Lead to Psychiatric Inpatient Stay for Youths

Only 56% went on to be admitted, and disparities were evident

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The Early Days of the AIDS Crisis Felt Like 'Putting Band-Aids on a Hemorrhage'

An adapted excerpt from Anthony Fauci's new book, On Call

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Cognitive Impairments Observed in Patients With Functional Seizures

Small cognitive differences were detected between functional seizure and epilepsy groups

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Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder remains relatively unknown, even among healthcare providers

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Psilocybin Top Psychedelic; OUD Meds From PCPs; Trial Shows Promise for Bulimia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Fecal Bacteria at U.S. Beaches; America's Hoarding Problem; Nasal COVID Vax Trial

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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