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FBI Probes Trump's Injury; RFK Jr. Pushes Farm Therapy; Glucose Monitor Warning

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Olympians Biles, Osaka, and Phelps Spoke Up on Mental Health. Has Anything Changed?

Athletes have more access to resources and seem more willing than ever to use them

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Initial ECT Seizure Length Tied to Depression Remission

Highest odds of remission were with a minute-long initial seizure

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Volunteering Would Feel Good Even if It Didn't Have Health Benefits. But It Does.

Various studies have shown a variety of health and psychological benefits

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Digital Therapies Compared; Summertime Sadness? Spravato Monotherapy Under Review

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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PTSD Ran High Among Physicians During COVID-19 Pandemic

Female physicians, trainees more likely to develop the condition

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Lack of Institutional Support a Top Reason Why Doctors Hesitate to Treat Addiction

Other reasons included lack of knowledge and skill

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Taylor Swift's Influence; Mental Health Care and Debt; Coping With 'Election-xiety'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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How Authenticity and Self-Disclosure Fit Into Psychiatric Care

We've come a long way from the "blank slate" model

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Devaluing Our Residents Is Not Without Consequences

Let's take better care of our young medical workforce

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What to Know About 'Microdosing' Psychedelics

Research is sparse and definitions aren't consistent, experts say

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Dr. Ruth Dies; Details About Trump Shooter; Bird Flu Pandemic a Single Mutation Away

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Smartphone App Decreased Distracted Driving and Other Noteworthy Studies This Week

This piece is devoted to four exceptional papers in JAMA Network Open

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The Cass Report, Evidence, and Ethical Thinking on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

Appropriate care for this population requires access, not restriction

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5 Doctor 麻豆传媒 With the Least Burnout in 2024

Plastic surgery and ophthalmology top the list

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Theta-Burst Stim for Bipolar; CBT Holds Up After a Decade; Hormonal IUS Depression

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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The 988 Crisis Lifeline Callback Enigma

Those in greatest anguish may not be able to cognitively comply

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ED Boarding Didn't Always Lead to Psychiatric Inpatient Stay for Youths

Only 56% went on to be admitted, and disparities were evident

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The Early Days of the AIDS Crisis Felt Like 'Putting Band-Aids on a Hemorrhage'

An adapted excerpt from Anthony Fauci's new book, On Call

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Cognitive Impairments Observed in Patients With Functional Seizures

Small cognitive differences were detected between functional seizure and epilepsy groups

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Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder remains relatively unknown, even among healthcare providers

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Psilocybin Top Psychedelic; OUD Meds From PCPs; Trial Shows Promise for Bulimia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Fecal Bacteria at U.S. Beaches; America's Hoarding Problem; Nasal COVID Vax Trial

Health news and commentary gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Some Antidepressants Tied to More Weight Gain Than Others

Bupropion associated with least amount of weight gain

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Many Kids Benefit From GLP-1s. What Happens When They Have to Stop Taking Them?

Prepare patients early for a time when medication is no longer an option

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Street Medicine Teams Help Homeless People Rehydrate in Extreme Heat

Rising temperatures call for new avenues of care

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Why Protecting Black Girls on Social Media Should Be a Public Health Priority

This population faces unique challenges due to the intersection of racism and sexism

Seeking Justice for Victims of the Opioid Epidemic

The next move is up to the Sacklers

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Only 1 in 4 Adults Needing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Received Medications

Black and Latino adults less likely to receive any treatment

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Even in the Wake of the Rahimi Case, Domestic Violence Still Threatens Our Patients

We need to dispel myths about abuse and better educate physicians on this danger

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Radiologist Who Drove Family Off Cliff Will Get Mental Health Treatment, Not a Trial

"Not everyone who commits a crime is a criminal," Dharmesh Patel's attorney argued

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Oral Ketamine for Depression; ADHD Video Game Cleared; Narcolepsy Drug OK'd for Kids

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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State Sues Two PBMs, Accusing Them of Fueling Opioid Epidemic

Arkansas AG says Express Scripts, Optum, and their subsidiaries benefited from the opioid crisis

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The Power of 'Enough-ness' in Medicine

How the principles of "Dayenu" apply in everyday practice

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Supreme Court Will Take Up State Bans on Gender Care for Minors: Here's What to Know

Half of U.S. states have enacted laws banning certain healthcare services for transgender kids

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Majority of Bisexual and Transgender People Feel Lonely, Survey Shows

These groups report rates almost twice as high as straight and cisgender people

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Only a Third of Mental Health Clinics Offer Meds for Opioid Use Disorder

Access to medications for people with co-occurring disorders needs improvement, researchers say

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Depression Trial Wins, Losses; Americans' Chronic Insomnia; Kids' Sleep Anxiety

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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IG Live June 21: Healing With Pride, Supporting LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Despite higher rates of mental health issues, LGBTQ youth have less access to care

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Surgeon General Calls for Social Media to Carry Cigarette-Like Warning Labels

Labels should alert that social media has not been proven safe for adolescents, says Murthy

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