Psychiatry

Older patients with worse sleep patterns who are treated for depression need further clinical attention.

Telemedicine could eliminate some of the distance barriers in rural areas.

Patients with depolarizations only had sporadic events that induced cortical spreading depression of spontaneous electrical activity.

Children born to mothers who suffered from depression during pregnancy are at a greater risk of adolescent depression and psychosis.

There were no significant differences observed in mood episodes for bipolar patients in either AISR therapy or standard treatment.

Response does not favor more or less baseline symptom severity according to a new study.

Since 2005, opioid use has increased amongst older dementia patients.

Patients with adolescent disruption of cognitive developed had more severe symptoms following a schizophrenia diagnosis.

Investigators are currently working on a new algorithm that can present a time window in which an individual might develop suicidal behavior.

A meta-analysis of the online CBT programs shows promising benefits, with the addition of anonymity for patients.

Jesse Wright, MD, PhD, discusses the convenience of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jesse Wright, MD, PhD, suggests clinicians and patients have a list of triggers and social networks for patients who might be at risk of suicide.

New research from investigators in Europe is shedding light on the impact of mental stress on risk of peripheral artery disease

A new review is shedding light on the impact of becoming wealthy on a person's overall health.

In a virtual APA session, Nora D. Volkow, MD, discusses how vaping can increase the risk of individuals of developing infections from the coronavirus.

An expert projects annual national prevention lifeline calls will reach 3.7 million by 2023.

An analysis of 20-year outpatient prescribing trends show the drug class is being favored over mood stabilizers.

A look at the 3 stages of alcohol abuse and the state of mental health throughout it.

A look at how the antibody influences the pathology of encephalitis, and how it can be properly assessed and treated.

New research shows case fatality rates are increasing for individuals between 20-44 years old.

New federal regulations allows psychiatrists to use popular video conferencing tools like Zoom for telehealth appointments.

Investigators are still looking into the immediate and longterm effects of the virus on the mind.

In an American Psychiatric Association virtual session, Joshua C. Morganstein, MD, stresses routine sleep and exercise is critical for frontline medical workers.

In a presentation for the American Psychiatric Association, Elinore McCance-Katz says helpline calls have dramatically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Substance use is common in as many as 10% of pregnant women in the US. What are the risks of each substances, and what are the proven methods of treatment?