Depression
Conference Coverage
Suicidality jumped in Israel during spring COVID-19 lockdown
The proportion of chats handled at the crisis hotline was 48% greater in the first half of 2020, compared with a year earlier.
News
Suicide rates up significantly among adolescents, young adults
New Hampshire saw its rate more than double between 2007 and 2018.
News
Counterintuitive findings for domestic violence during COVID-19
“I think the biggest take-home message is that some victims got better, but the vast majority stayed the same,” said Dr. Katelyn Jetelina.
Commentary
Can experiencing bigotry and racism lead to PTSD?
People who feel threatened just for who they are might experience PTSD, said Dr. Robert T. London.
News
COVID-19: New guidance to stem mental health crisis in frontline HCPs
“Support needs to be deployed in multiple dimensions ... and include training in resilience, stress reduction, emotional awareness, and self-care...
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Antidepressant use shows gender, racial disparities
The gap between women and men is getting wider, a new analysis from the National Center for Health Statistics shows.
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SSRIs risky after intracerebral hemorrhage
“Clinicians must exercise judgment when weighing the use of SSRIs for ICH survivors in the high risk category,” said Dr. Alessandro Biffi.
Opinion
Colorism can lead to intrafamily conflict
Dr. Alison M. Heru offers guidance aimed at helping psychiatrists deescalate conflict tied to racism within families.
News
Nine antihypertensive drugs associated with reduced risk of depression
Some but not all drugs in three antihypertensive classes are associated with reduced risk of depression.
News
Near-hanging injuries: Critical care, psychiatric management
Near hanging refers to strangulation or hanging that doesn’t immediately lead to death.