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U.S. Suicides Hit Record High; FDA Reviews Schizophrenia Drug; Psychology of Misinfo

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Longer Use of ADHD Meds May Boost Heart Risk

Observational data suggest particular risk for hypertension and arterial disease

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Positive KarXT Blood Pressure Data; ADHD Manufacturing Cover-Up? 'Profound Autism'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Your SAD Patients May Not Understand Why They Feel Depressed

How to address seasonal affective disorder in clinical practice

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Giving DHA to Preemies Doesn't Improve Behavioral Outcomes Later On

At age 5, kids born at

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Shooting at Psych Hospital; Rosalynn Carter Dies; Millions in Medical Debt Canceled

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Suicide Rates High in Older Men; Novel Ketamine Pill; SSRIs' Sexual Side Effects

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Invasive Mental Health Questions Have No Place on Nurse Licensing Applications

Removing these inquiries will protect nurse well-being

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Added Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Show Benefits in Chronic Urticaria

Off-label use along with antihistamines improved activity, itch, and wheal count scores

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AMA Delegates Take Action on Cannabis, Medical Aid-in-Dying Resolutions

Concern expressed about lack of available evidence on harms of marijuana

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Addiction Societies Issue Guidance on Stimulant Use Disorder

"The main takeaway is that stimulant use disorder is treatable," society president says

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Americans Struggling With Addiction, Mental Health, SAMHSA Survey Shows

Biden administration highlights need for better access to treatment

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We're Failing to Treat Early Psychosis Symptoms in Black Children

Early intervention is the best way to avoid dire consequences

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Parkinson's Patients Have Higher Suicide Risk

About 1 in 5 harbored suicidal thoughts

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Medicine Is Not Just at a Crossroads, It's in a Crisis, AMA President Says

Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, uses his interim speech to "shine a light" on the challenges docs face

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Antidepressants and Sex; Unionizing Pharmacy Workers; What Head Lice Can Tell Us

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Senate Committee Advances Bill on Mental Health, PBMs, and 'Ghost Provider' Networks

Measure would also lessen the cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in 2024

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Postpartum Pill Price Tag; Misleading Ketamine Ads; Mental Disorders Cut Lifespans

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Hospitalizations After Fake Ozempic; Abortion Rights Win Big; Ketamine Use Booms

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Guidance Focuses on Mental Health Symptoms in Long COVID

Multidisciplinary group calls for clinicians to reduce stigma by validating patient experiences

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CDC Launches Initiative to Tackle Burnout in Healthcare

Not a "Band-Aid," but a systems approach, says NIOSH program director

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People Who Need 988 Find It, but Many Say They Won't Use It Again

Less than a third of those with serious distress would be very likely to call again

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Phase III Win in Schizophrenia; Bipolar Blood Test; How Do Psychedelics Work?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Trump Calls for 'Mental Institutions'; Masks Reduce COVID; U.S. Infant Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Wegovy and Thyroid Cancer; Maine Shooter's Mental Health; 469 Heat Deaths

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 番茄社区 staff

Britney Spears' New Memoir: Please Read Responsibly

Jessi Gold, MD, on what we can learn about mental health and ourselves from the pop star's story

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Fauci to Pediatricians: You Have a 'Reservoir of Trust' With the Public

Fauci accepts honorary fellowship at AAP plenary session

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Meta's Mental Health Lawsuits; Short Sleep and Depression; Inflated Psych Results?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Suicidal Ideation Common Among Transgender, Gender Diverse Youth in ED

In 81% of encounters, TGD youth screened positive on suicide questionnaire

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Hot Yoga May Help With Depression

Small trial suggests just one session per week could ease depressive symptoms

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Burnout, Poor Mental Health on the Rise for Healthcare Workers, CDC Says

"To label our current and long-standing challenge a 'crisis' is an understatement"

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Emergency Physicians Group Votes to Bar Use of the Term 'Excited Delirium'

The term doesn't align with the current science, ACEP says

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Of Course Black Kids' Mental Health Isn't Improving

How can they get better when their struggle is barely acknowledged?

I'm a Neurosurgeon. Social Media May Change Your Kid's Brain.

TikTok and Instagram are among the worst

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Kids Specializing in One Sport More at Risk for Injury and Burnout, Experts Say

Expert panelists want to increase awareness among healthcare providers

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Addiction as a Chronic Illness

Nzinga Harrison, MD, on ending the misconceptions and stigma

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ADHD and Dementia; Alleged Sex Assault in MDMA Trial; iPhones Screen for Depression

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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CBT Best for Initial Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy reduced anxiety symptoms versus usual care, meta-analysis shows

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Behavioral Health Concerns Common for Low-Income Kids

Primary care findings suggest need for focus on prevention

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Mental Health Warning Signs in Latinx Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risks

Signs of depression, anxiety in middle school linked with troubles by high school

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