Depression
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Subcutaneous ketamine for TRD practical, safe, and highly effective
“Individualized dose adjustment, based on clinical response, was very important in optimizing the benefit of ketamine,” said Dr. Colleen Loo.
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Novel talk therapy challenges CBT for treating anhedonic depression
The primary focus of ADepT is building well-being (capacity to experience pleasure, meaning, and social connection in life) and functional...
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Most Americans in favor of regulated therapeutic psychedelics
When asked who should be eligible for treatment with psychedelics, 80% said that they were comfortable with its use for those with terminal...
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Clinical index predicts common postpartum mental health disorders
PMH-affected mothers were slightly younger than unaffected women, more likely to be primiparous, and less likely to be recent immigrants.
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Keep depression, anxiety screening top of mind in patients with psoriatic disease
"Psoriasis patients are twice as likely to have depression, compared to those without psoriasis, and psoriasis patients are 33% more likely to...
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Group mindfulness programs tied to reduced stress
The results “encourage implementation of teacher-led MBPs for adults in nonclinical settings,” said the study authors.
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End of the road for transcranial brain stimulation as an adjunct in major depression?
These findings call into question the efficacy of tDCS as add-on therapy to SSRI treatment for individuals with MDD.
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How psychedelics can heal a broken mind
Psychedelics “could be the key that unlocks the brain and helps people after one dose, rather than subjecting them to a lifetime of drugs.”
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Evidence weighed for suicide/self-harm with obesity drugs
“It is not yet clear whether the reported cases are linked to the medicines themselves or to the patients’ underlying conditions or other factors...
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As psychiatrists, do we offer hope or do we offer death?
If you’re in favor of legalization of clinician assistance in a patient’s death, the term is “medical assistance in dying.” If you’re opposed, the...
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Death anxiety in psychiatry and society: Facing our fears and embracing life
The fear of death can be therapeutic and motivating, but it can also be pathological and lead to a lack of motivation or drive.