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ADHD and Car Crashes; New Guidance on Stimulant Use Disorder Tx; KarXT Heads to FDA

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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The ED Is Not the Place to Refer Kids With Mental Health Concerns

An honest look at how the nation's emergency departments are pushed to the limit

FDA APPROVED gepirone hydrochloride extended-release (Exxua) over a photo of a woman covering her face with her hands.

FDA Relents, Approves Novel Antidepressant After Many Rejections

Gepirone extended-release approved after nearly 2 decades of trying

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Early Win for PTSD Drug; FDA OKs AI Sleep Diagnostic; Extreme Social Isolation Tool

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

New Schizophrenia Treatments Are Coming: Don't Panic

Be prepared and be open-minded, says Peter Weiden

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Higher Suicide Risk in Nurses, Other Health Workers

And healthcare work appears more closely tied to increased suicide risk in women than men

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Despite Taboo, Med Students, Doctors Use Substances Too

But if it becomes a problem, finding help can come with unique consequences

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Suppressing Unwanted Thoughts; Choking on Cheese; Diet and Depression

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum Depression

Reducing exposure to these chemicals could provide an avenue for prevention, researcher says

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Schizophrenia Sexual Dysfunction; Nuplazid Box Warning Tweak; Psych Practice Fraud?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy Reduced PTSD Symptoms in Diverse Patient Population

Positive results persisted in more marginalized groups

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Med Students Also Plagued by High Insurance Costs for Mental Health

Many in-school plans offered free counseling sessions, but privacy concerns may be a barrier

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PCPs Often First Stop for Managing Newly Diagnosed Depression

First-year care trajectories looked different than those seeing psychiatrists

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Spravato Safety Holds Up Long-Term for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Most adverse events dissipated after second or third treatment with intranasal esketamine

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Physician Assistants Also Feel Post-Pandemic Burnout

Symptoms had some PAs saying they intended to leave their clinical posts sooner rather than later

Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

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Issues at Stake as the 'Take Care of Maya' Case Heads to Trial

Case could have far-reaching implications

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Immediate Testosterone Therapy Curbs Gender Dysphoria in Transgender Adults

Early therapy also decreased depression and suicidality compared with being put on a waiting list

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Schizophrenia Deadlier in Heat? SSRI Brain Changes; Antipsychotic Finger Sweat Test

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Single Psilocybin Dose Again Shows Major Depression Benefit

Significant early improvement sustained through day 43 in multicenter study

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FDA OKs ADHD Generics; Flotation Therapy; Civilians Respond to Distress Calls

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Certain SSRIs May Increase Arrhythmia Risk in Select Patients

At recommended dose in people over 65, potentially pro-arrhythmic concentrations predicted in 20%

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Less Burdensome PTSD Therapy Proves Viable

Written exposure therapy was less time consuming, non-inferior to prolonged exposure therapy

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Experts Warn on Mixing New Alzheimer's Drug and Antidepressants

Patients starting SSRIs and lecanemab may warrant close monitoring

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Suicides Hit Record High; Research Death Investigation; $43M ADHD Settlement

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Social Anxiety Nasal Spray Win; Racemic Ketamine vs Esketamine; Is AI Pro-Anorexia?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Some Health Workers See Double the Risk for Fatal Drug Overdoses

Pre-pandemic study finds that RNs and others faced elevated risks

FDA approved zuranolone (Zurzuvae) over a photo of a tired-looking woman sitting on the couch next to a baby stroller.

FDA OKs First Pill for Postpartum Depression

In one trial, more than twice as many women achieved remission after 2-week treatment course

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How Much Anguish Must Residents Experience?

Residency programs must work to improve physicians' mental well-being

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Psilocybin for Anorexia Shows Promise in Early Trial

10-woman study found the psychoactive compound to be safe, positively perceived

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USPSTF Decision on Adult Suicide Screening Falls Flat

The decision ignored critical pieces of evidence

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Many Patients Take to Online Forum to Vent About SSRIs

Half said they ditched their antidepressant mostly due to side effects

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Injectable Ketamine Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Effective when given as a flexible dose twice-weekly

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Trial: Electrical Stimulation No Better Than Sham for Depression

Disappointment, but not necessarily the end of the road

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Any Exercise a Mood Booster; MDMA Prescribed Down Under; Climate Change Anxiety Real

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Suicide Attempts Nearly 8 Times Higher Among Transgender People, Study Shows

Nationwide Danish study also found that transgender people had higher rates of mortality

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MDMA Cured Extremism? Abilify Pain Cream Scheme; Ritalin's Opposite Effect in Some

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Psychiatric Meds for Kids: How Young Is Old Enough?

Psychiatrists share finer points of prescribing for children and adolescents

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Screen for Depression, Anxiety in Most Adults, USPSTF Says

Insufficient evidence remains for suicide screening

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Most Parents Support Mental Health Screening for Their Kids, Study Shows

According to multinational survey, 65% of respondents prefer annual screening

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