Depression
Conference Coverage
Sandy Hook Promise: Four programs help people recognize signs of a threat
ORLANDO – Mass shootings don’t happen out of the blue, and
From the Journals
Adjunctive testosterone may reduce depressive symptoms in men
“Large, preregistered RCTs of good quality investigating testosterone treatment’s effect in men on depression as the primary outcome” are needed...
What Your Patients are Hearing
Meditation affects genes, inflammation; art prescribed as medicine
Dr. James Doty says meditation can have positive effects on blood pressure, stress hormones, and the immune system.
What Your Patients are Hearing
'Real food' called key to healthful eating; Peer mentors seek to prevent suicides
Nutritious eating need not involve counting calories, carbohydrates, or points, according to food and nutrition editor Paul Kita.
Conference Coverage
DBT can help traumatized, suicidal youth manage emotions
Dialectical behavior therapy can be used to help treat self-harming adolescents who are victims of trauma, Dr. Michele Berk said.
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Depression Across the Spectrum of Mood Disorders: Advanced Strategies in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
What Your Patients are Hearing
Interacting with horses helps veterans with PTSD; Identical twin battles anorexia
Warrior Outreach’s Horsemanship Program seeks to support veterans, service members, and their families.
Conference Coverage
Sibling abuse more common than child, domestic abuse combined
AUSTIN, TEX. – Emotional aggression among brothers and sisters occurs more often than does physical aggression, literature review shows.
For Residents
Family therapy and cultural conflicts
I recently had the privilege of treating a family who spoke my first language, Hindi.
From the Journals
Atopic dermatitis hits mental health, quality of life
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Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychiatric considerations in menopause
Women’s risk of psychiatric symptoms and disorders is increased during menopause.
Conference Coverage
Ask depressed patients about hypersomnia to screen for mixicity
BARCELONA – Hypersomnia suggests a mixed state in the setting of a major depressive episode.
