Depression
From the Journals
Primary care providers are increasingly addressing mental health concerns
A new study’s findings point to a sizable gap in psychiatric care.
From the Journals
Loneliness risk elevated among young cancer survivors
Young cancer survivors were more than twice as likely to report loneliness at study baseline and follow-up.
Commentary
Perceived barriers to accessing psychiatric electroceutical interventions for depression
There are significant geographic limitations to accessing PEIs, as many of these treatments are available only in large, well-resourced cities.
From the Journals
Long-term depression may hasten brain aging in midlife
Adults with higher levels of depressive symptoms over 25 years had three times the odds of poor cognitive function.
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Positive top-line results for novel psychedelic in major depression
This is the first placebo-controlled efficacy trial of a short-duration psychedelic for depression completed to date.
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Depression Across the Spectrum of Mood Disorders: Advanced Strategies in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
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Psychiatric illnesses share common brain network
The findings highlight the possibility of “potentially developing transdiagnostic treatments based on common neurobiology, not just symptom...
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Concern grows over ‘medical assistance in dying for mental illness’ law
With the addition of serious mental illness as an eligible category, Canada is on track to have the most liberal assisted-death policy in the...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Evaluation after a suicide attempt: What to ask
Based on our clinical experience, asking these 14 questions can help ensure a safe disposition.
From the Journals
Depression guidelines fall short in characterizing withdrawal
A systematic review highlights the challenges in separating antidepressant withdrawal from depression relapse.
From the Editor
Depression and schizophrenia: Many biological and clinical similarities
Clinicians generally regard major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia as 2 separate and distinct psychiatric brain disorders.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Subtle cognitive decline in a patient with depression and anxiety
After several months of subtle cognitive decline, Mr. M, age 53, has a panic attack and presents to the ED. He has a history of major depressive...