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Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

— Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

8 Hrs Ago
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Primary Care Intervention Might Reduce Suicide Attempts

Integrated mental health specialists on care teams suggested as vital to program's impact

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Falling May Be a Harbinger of Dementia in Older Adults

Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later

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Experts Call for Targeted Policies to Address Opioid Epidemic

Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z

Sep 27, 2024
FDA Approves First Novel Drug for Schizophrenia in Decades

Xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) has no boxed warnings

Sep 27, 2024
Experts Call for Targeted Policies to Address Opioid Epidemic

Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z

FDA Approves First Novel Drug for Schizophrenia in Decades

Xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) has no boxed warnings

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Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

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Sep 27, 2024
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GLP-1 Agent May Hold Opioid Use Disorder Benefit

Researchers highlight semaglutide's potential value for preventing overdoses

Sep 26, 2024
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988 Calls Will Now Be Routed by Location Instead of Area Code

Change is a "significant leap forward" for the service, says HHS secretary

Sep 26, 2024
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U.S. Suicides Held Steady in 2023 — At a Very High Level

But after rising for nearly 20 years, a leveling off is "cautiously promising news," says expert

Sep 26, 2024
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Sexual and Gender Minorities More Likely to Have Adverse Brain Outcomes

Some LGBTQ+ groups have higher likelihood of dementia

Sep 25, 2024
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Psilocybin vs Lexapro; FDA's KarXT Decision Nears; Obesity and Schizophrenia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Sep 25, 2024
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Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

Sep 24, 2024
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People Detained in Switzerland in Connection With Suspected 'Suicide Capsule' Death

Device allows person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen into sealed chamber

Sep 24, 2024
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One in Three Former NFL Players Believe They Have CTE

About 25% of men who thought they had CTE reported feeling suicidal

Sep 23, 2024
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Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

Sep 23, 2024
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10-Minute Intervention Boosts Health Worker Well-Being

Work-life integration and emotional exhaustion, recovery, and thriving all improved within 8 days

Sep 23, 2024
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High ADHD Medication Doses Tied to Psychosis; Rapid Tests for Malaria

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Sep 21, 2024
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Zachary Quinto Steps Into Giant-Sized Doctor's Shoes in NBC's 'Brilliant Minds'

The actor plays a character inspired by Oliver Sacks, MD, the "poet laureate of medicine"

Sep 21, 2024
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U.S. Will Let More People Take Methadone at Home

This is the first update to methadone regulations in 20 years

Sep 20, 2024
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