Depression
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Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.
Commentary
Depression as a terminal illness
Suicide is often viewed as a symptom of severe depression, but what if we considered death as part of the disease process itself?
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Mental health in America: ‘The kids are not alright’
A new report shines a light on the toll the pandemic and other stressors have taken on the mental health of U.S. children and adolescents over the...
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Psychedelics may ease fear of death and dying
Individuals also reported moderate- to strong-lasting positive changes in personal well-being and life purpose and meaning after their experiences...
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Prior psychological distress tied to ‘long-COVID’ conditions
“Our findings suggest the need to consider psychological health in addition to physical health as risk factors of long COVID-19.”
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Psychiatrists’ views on psychoactive drugs clash with U.S. policy
Survey respondents viewed psilocybin and ketamine as similarly safe – and safer than methamphetamine and alprazolam.
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Robots better than humans at detecting mental well-being issues in children
“The children were willing to confide in the robot, in some cases sharing information with the robot that they had not yet shared via the standard...
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Borderline personality disorder raises relapse risk for MDD patients after ECT
Better BPD screening may improve outcomes for depressed patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric symptoms after stroke
Accurate identification is vital to optimizing recovery and quality of life.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Hold or not to hold: Navigating involuntary commitment
In the ED, Mr. H is depressed and suicidal, but does not agree to voluntary hospitalization. What elements will factor into whether civil...
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Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...