Psychiatry

This is the first study to demonstrate that prescription drugs were often used concurrently, and that polypharmacy was associated with a greater likelihood of experiencing depression.

Children with autism are nearly twice as likely to have any allergic condition than those without autism, researchers found.

Depression in men–but not women–reduces the chances of pregnancy for infertile couples, a new study suggests.

The CDC reported that suicide rates have increased by at least 30% in half of all US states.

The prevalence of HDP and neurodevelopmental disorders are associated with increased risks up to 70%, according to the systematic review and meta-analysis.

Gun violence is an epidemic in the US, but research remains underfunded compared to other leading causes of mortality.

The findings revealed a striking gender difference with boys, as the lead-ADHD association was significantly stronger, equating to a 149% increased risk.

Physicians can play an important role in helping patients define what dying well means to them and, when the time comes, help them make choices that are best for themselves and their families.

The therapy, when combined with oral antidepressant, reported a 70% reduction in relapse risk for depression versus standard-of-care.

Risk of antidepressant use decreased as the time after abortion increased.

The new findings also show that the premature activation of synapses can be prevented by AMPA receptor antagonist therapy.

The solution from Sage Therapeutics may become the first treatment indicated for women with postpartum depression.

The youths’ perception of discrimination was related to a higher risk of MDD over the course of 30 days, then at 12 months, and then over the course of their lifetimes.

Delaying gratification in youth may not be as much of a predictor of later life outcomes, contradictory to previous findings.

Phase 2 clinical study suggests L1-79 has the potential to address an unmet medical need for the treatment of the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

The rate shows a correlated effect on the collaboration efforts between nurses and physicians.

The data may be helpful for clinicians in developing treatment courses for patients exhibiting withdrawal symptoms from short-acting opioids.

David Walling, PhD, discussed the biggest misconceptions about patients with schizophrenia, including the high rate of suicide among this population.

Employed patients who were also impaired on functional capacity measures, showed larger overall treatment response than unemployed patients regardless of functional capacity measure scores.

David Walling, PhD, discussed the results from a pharmacokinetic and safety study that evaluated aripiprazole lauroxil NanoCrystal Dispersion therapy initiation.

The technology includes enhanced features like a patient management system that increases the ease of use for physicians.

The 14-point guideline included recommendations for initial psychiatric evaluation and assessment, treatment goals and plans, use of multiple medications, and for patients that are pregnant or breastfeeding.

MDD and PTSD are significantly associated with military trauma and PTSD specifically, is at an increased with military sexual trauma among females.

The use of the popular smartphone application Pokémon GO—and possibly similar games—could have potential therapeutic benefits for those with mental illness.

According to survey data released by the American Psychiatric Association, almost 50% of Americans believe the crisis is impacting their peers, and 31% know someone addicted to opioids.