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American Psychiatric Association

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83% of Adults With Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms Are Undiagnosed

Researchers urge for better screening and intervention

May 8, 2024
Ketamine Noninferior to ECT for Outpatients With Major Depression

However, one meta-analysis showed that the treatment was inferior among inpatients

May 8, 2024
Sociodemographic Factors May Predict Substance Use Initiation in Kids

Study found that religion was the most robust predictor

May 7, 2024
Social Media More Likely to Promote Positive Views of E-Cigarettes

Two-thirds of Instagram posts portrayed e-cigarette use positively

May 6, 2024
Survey: Virtually All Healthcare Providers Meet Criteria for Nomophobia

Researcher recommends physicians take a "digital detox" on days off

May 6, 2024
Single Dose of LSD-Containing Drug Improved Anxiety Symptoms

The psychedelic was administered without psychotherapy pairing

May 6, 2024
Some Patients Suffered Psychiatric Issues After Ozempic Initiation

Two case reports detailed suicidal ideation, mania in weeks following semaglutide initiation

May 5, 2024
Stigmatizing Language Common in Clinical Notes for Patients With SUD

"There is absolutely a need for provider education in this space," researcher says

May 5, 2024
Psilocybin Works Just as Well for Depression With or Without Antidepressant

No evidence of benefit in continuing antidepressants, researcher says

May 25, 2023
Ketamine Matches 'Gold Standard' in Major Depression Trial

IV ketamine and ECT both improved quality of life in non-psychotic treatment-resistant depression

May 24, 2023
High-Quality Foster Care Protects Tots From Psychological Harms of Deprivation

Kids had better cognition, psychopathology than those who remained in institutional care

May 23, 2023
OUD Treatment Disparities Persisted for Reproductive-Age Women

Black women less likely to start buprenorphine

May 23, 2023
Family Gun Culture May Play a Role in Teens' Risk of Firearm Suicide

Clinicians need to start conversations about gun access, researcher urges

May 22, 2023
Religious Leaders May Benefit From Training on Mental Health Support

Mental health providers could also benefit from training on religion's role in patients' lives

May 22, 2023