Psychiatry

Family conflict and low parental monitoring are associated with suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-injury in children

Offspring of severely obese mothers with insulin-treated pregestational diabetes are at an estimated 128% increased risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

New study looks at PTSD rates for 63,666 patients in the World Trade Center Health Registry.

Physically active geriatric adults are generally healthier physically and mentally than inactive older adults.

Investigators find no difference in treatment retention between pregnant OUD patients who received treatment via telemedicine compared to in-person.

In a new study, investigators show how general anesthesia significantly increases the odds of postpartum depression and suicidal ideation following a cesarean delivery.

Investigators find that male children have higher odds of taking ADHD medication than female children.

Investigators link waist circumference with an increased risk of depression for patients with arterial stiffness.

Anita Clayton, MD, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, reports on some of the exciting new treatments in the pipeline for depression.

Anita Clayton, the David C. Wilson Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, explains how doctors can talk to patients about some of the side effects from antipsychotic medications.

A telehealth program is not significantly better than usual care for patients presenting to the emergency department with a behavioral health crisis.

Mindfulness therapy, along with usual care for depression, results in a reduction in residual depressive symptoms.

In a placebo-controlled study, CBD attenuated hippocampal-striatal functional connectivity and caused trend-level symptom reduction in psychosis patients.

Data from an analysis of the Rush Memory and Aging Project found consumption of flavonols was tied to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer dementia.

In a clinical trial, roluperidone reduces the level of centrality associated with avolition for schizophrenia patients.

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for pregnant women is a safe and effective alternative to medications for the condition.

The findings of a recent study emphasize the importance of learning the risk factors that contribute to pediatric suicide.

PDUFA target action date set for November 15, 2020 for the new combination olanzapine/samidorphan treatment.

Psilocybin, which is commonly found in psychedelic mushrooms, is linked with enduring antianxiety and antidepressant effects.

A new meta-analysis shows deep association between trauma severity, capability of care, and a military veteran's adherence to masculine ideologies.

Physically-restrained patients report their emotions after being physically restrained during an emergency department visit.

A longtime orthopedic surgeon shares simple habits a physician can adopt to overcome burnout symptoms.

New findings show a greater risk of longer, more persistent cases of atopic dermatitis among children with mothers suffering from depression.

Pregnancy loss leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress than those with healthy pregnancies.

Investigators found that family involvement in treatment can prolong the time between recovery and the next mood episode.