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May 18th 2024
An AAPA 2024 poster from University of Utah shows significant disparities in which patients are missed for depression screening, despite a clinic's universal screening protocol.
Antidepressants from SSRI or SNRI Classes Were Safe for Most Stroke Survivors
February 2nd 2024Although a new study found antidepressants from SSRI or SNRI did not increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke or other serious bleeding in ischemic stroke survivors, the risk increased when taking antidepressants of other classes and anti-platelet medications.
Single Substance Not Linked to Single Psychiatric Symptom in Adolescents
January 29th 2024A new survey study of high schoolers found alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine were linked to significant, moderate dose-dependent associations with worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, general mental health, as well as suicidal thoughts.
Behavioral Activation Therapy Treats Depression in Patients with Heart Failure
January 26th 2024A new study found behavioral activation therapy is just as effective as antidepressants for treating depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure, with both treatments having a 50% reduction at months 3, 6, and 12.
Increase in Depressive Symptoms Linked to Further Weight Gain in Overweight, Obesity
January 11th 2024For every increment increase in a participant’s usual score for depressive symptoms, investigators of a new study found weight increased a month later by 45g, only for participants with overweight and obesity.