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August 24, 2021

Telehealth can help expand availability of treatment to more patients, but is it as effective as in-person care? This study of CBT for insomnia compares the two delivery methods.
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Drinking and Smoking in Patients With Chronic Conditions
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August 19, 2021

Many individuals who smoke tobacco or consume alcohol at hazardous levels have chronic conditions that are caused or exacerbated by these behaviors. How might you help these patients to...
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Prevalent Gaps in Understanding Catatonia
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August 17, 2021

Underdiagnosis of catatonia may occur because of its heterogeneous phenotypes and a lack of harmony between the DSM-5 and the Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating Scale.
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August 12, 2021

Do caregivers of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts have significantly greater direct and indirect costs compared to MDD-alone and non-MDD caregivers? Read...
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August 10, 2021

Veterans have higher suicide rates than civilians, but the prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviors in veterans are largely unknown. This study estimated the prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicide...
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August 10, 2021

Patients and practitioners often avoid electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to the risk of cognitive side effects. This study assessed whether inflammatory markers before ECT are associated with cognitive functioning...
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August 5, 2021

Psychogenic purpura is a rare psychocutaneous entity characterized by painful atraumatic, ecchymotic, and purpuric lesions. This article describes the clinical presentation, psychiatric profile, and response to therapy in patients...
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Reproductive Safety of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
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August 3, 2021

What do data from a pregnancy registry demonstrate about the risk of major malformations among infants exposed to second-generation antipsychotics during the first trimester?
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August 3, 2021

Amyloid load can impact cognitive decline in older adults, but does it affect depressive symptoms, and if so, which ones? This 3-year study provides some answers.
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July 29, 2021

This study examined frequencies of side effects induced by 3 commonly used SSRIs, sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine, by using a self-rating instrument designed to measure the subjective symptoms of...
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July 29, 2021

Many middle-aged adults struggle to be physically active in the context of diminished psychological well-being and multiple stressors. This study assessed a 12-week positive psychology–motivational interviewing intervention to promote...
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July 27, 2021

An estimated 10% of the burden of depression is attributed to substance use disorders (SUDs). This study aimed to clarify the relationship of major depressive episodes (MDEs) to SUDs...
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Postpartum Depression and Psychosis and Subsequent Mental Disorders
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July 27, 2021

In the West, postpartum depression and psychosis have been linked to later mental disorders in both mothers and children, but does this hold true for Asian populations? This analysis...
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July 22, 2021

Sexual dysfunction is commonly associated with schizophrenia. This study assessed the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with schizophrenia receiving olanzapine and risperidone to understand its relationship with other...
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July 20, 2021

Only some patients with treatment-resistant depression who ultimately respond to esketamine plus an oral antidepressant do so within the first 2 doses. This study estimated the likelihood of ultimate...
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July 15, 2021

Lebanon was already amid a political and economic crisis when the COVID-19 pandemic began. This study measured mental health effects among health care workers and medical students in Lebanon...
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July 8, 2021

In this study, the authors investigated the impact of masks and plastic partitions on patient-doctor communication and subjective anxiety for infection in patients with psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19...
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July 6, 2021

Mothers with mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic are highly vulnerable. This study sought to determine the impact of the pandemic on depression, anxiety, and mother-infant bonding among...
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July 6, 2021

Getting enough quality sleep is important for adolescents’ health, but sleep disorders may stand in the way. This study of Japanese high school students clarifies rates of nightmares, sleep...
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June 29, 2021

Little is known about the relationship between cigarette use and cannabis use disorder (CUD). This study prospectively investigated the relationship between cigarette use and the start and persistence of...
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June 29, 2021

Many patients with ADHD have “sluggish cognitive tempo,” characterized by daydreaming, being underactive, and feeling spacey and lethargic. This RCT evaluated the use of lisdexamfetamine in adults to reduce...
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June 22, 2021

Delayed-release and extended-release methylphenidate (DR/ER-MPH) has shown marked improvement in ADHD symptoms and functional impairment. This post hoc analysis examined response and remission thresholds for DR/ER-MPH in the context...
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Trauma-Related Sequelae in Primary Care
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June 17, 2021

Adoption of trauma-informed care practices shows promise for improving patient engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes. Read this CME offering to find out more.
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June 17, 2021

Lockdown and restrictions due to COVID-19 have affected delivery of psychiatric care. This study investigated the pattern of admission in a psychiatry ward during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing profiles...
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