Psychiatry

Higher exposure to air pollutants, especially NO2 and NOx, was found to be associated with greater odds of psychotic experiences in adolescents.

Just 7 other states, and the District of Columbia, have passed such a law before. The bill's parameters are similar to that of Hawaii's, which passed its own law last year.

How care providers can improve their perspective and better their stress with some volunteer work where it's needed most.

First RCT to determine the efficacy of wearable digital intervention to improve social behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Study of Danish children finds that onset of maternal mental illness increases a child's risk of not completing primary education.

The 60-hour intravenous therapy becomes the first drug indicated for postpartum depression.

Observed data from a 96,000-plus participant survey found the popularized cigarette alternative is also associated with a greater risk of depression.

A review of suicide prediction models reveals limited practical application on larger populations.

Despite previous observations that high-quality diet correlates to lower depression symptoms, new results paint a different picture.

In a rare clinical trial, stem cell transplantation appeared to provide greater protection against MS progression than DMT.

If approved by the FDA later this year, the Allergan drug would become the first oral CGRP receptor antagonist approved for acute migraine treatment.

One of the pioneer investigators of ketamine for depression explains what its recent approval for a severe form of the condition means for patients running out of options.

The therapy becomes the first novel mechanism of action-driven drug approved for depression in 30 years.

The prevalence of anxiety, depression, and ADD was higher in patients with this excessive sweating disorder than the general population.

The CNS stimulant was approved as an extended-released capsule intended to serve as a first-line ADHD therapy.

A large retrospective study of patients with acne found no significant association between isotretinoin exposure and depression.

Investigators found that the prevalence of asthma in patients with opioid dependence was more than double the national prevalence.

Anxiety and depression each contribute to impaired cognition in patients with MS and other immune-mediated disorders, a new study shows.

Ketamine looks promising as a potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The problem is that more research is needed to understand it.

A study of medical school applicants through their education showed those more expected to become a doctor by their parents are more likely to feel the strains of becoming one.

If approved, Spravato would become the first novel mechanism of action in 30 years to treat major depressive disorder.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that clinicians refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at risk of depression for counseling services.

Physicians on the front lines of care should be empowered to consider alternative treatment options for patients in significant need.

Teenaged athletes to suffer from sports-related concussion symptoms may fare better from more active exercise, despite standard concussion treatment strategies.

A new study found that physician mothers commonly have responsibilities outside of their children and patients—and that such burdens are linked to more anxiety and burnout.