Psychiatry

Previously, the benefit of exercise in mediating both CVD and depression was documented, but the association between midlife fitness with later depression and death from heart disease had not been.

An NYU study showed that physicians at small, independent primary care practices report much lower rates of burnout—13.5% compared to the 54.4% national average.

People of good conscience, including many physicians, are sharply divided on the ethics of MAID/PAS. Unfortunately, much of the support for this practice is founded on several myths and misconceptions regarding existing MAID laws and practices, according to Ronald Pies, MD.

Recent reports have suggested a higher-than-expected rate of problematic drinking among the elderly, prompting an examination of a number of factors that could be utilized as future predictors of alcohol-related outcomes.

Military veterans often pursue unique avenues towards a career in civilian health care. Here are the advantages they have, and the challenges they face.

The new formulation allows patients with schizophrenia to begin treatment with just one oral dose of aripiprazole, achieving relevant levels in 4 days.

A study of low-income mothers found that participants who experienced problem-solving sessions reported 11% lower stress compared to controls.

People living with mental illness face great adversity. One of their greatest challenges is the seemingly intractable problem of stigma.

Children born early preterm (gestational age 22-33 weeks) scored an average of 0.24 SD higher than children born full term. For girls, this increased to 0.8 SD higher than term born sisters.

Though the rate of suicidal ideation in pediatric patients with T1D is not significant from general population, girls reported twice as frequent rates.

The condition is characterized by a display of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior, online or offline, and can appear in continuous, episodic, and recurrent patterns.

New immigration policies are affecting the health of thousands of migrant children, and physicians want the world to know about it.

An interactive parent-child therapy appears to reduce depression in children 3-6 years old. Interestingly, the therapy also improved symptoms of clinical depression in participating parents.

Between 2013 and 2016, diagnoses of major depression jumped by 33% overall, and by 63% and 47% among adolescents and millennials, respectively.

A national discussion on a public health crisis is slowing down before it can even really start — again.

Researchers found that patients with depression were at increased risk of cognitive decline long before dementia could be diagnosed.

Children with conditions such as ADHD could be put at greater risk of obesity or type 2 diabetes due to antipsychotic prescriptions.

The therapy's currently-planned phase 3 trials for major depressive disorder, postpartum depression disorder are being converted into pivotal studies after a meeting with the FDA.

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.