Depression
Feature
Survey: COVID-19 is getting in our heads
The pandemic is having an increasingly negative impact on Americans’ mental health.
News
CBT by phone reduces depression in Parkinson’s disease
A randomized controlled trial finds that telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy is effective and may be a convenient option for patients...
Conference Coverage
IV esketamine, ketamine equally effective for resistant depression
The current findings are particularly important for situations in which ketamine or intranasal esketamine are unavailable, said Dr. Lucas C....
Latest News
COVID-19: Mental health pros come to the aid of frontline comrades
The sessions provided by COVID-19 Therapists are free to health care workers providing front-line care.
Conference Coverage
Routinely screen for depression in atopic dermatitis
Symptoms of anxiety/depression are an indication to intensify atopic dermatitis therapy.
Commentary
The psychiatric clinic of the future
Advances in technology may soon bring substantial changes to our clinical practice.
Hard Talk
As physicians, accountability is part of our innate identity
A reputation often is one of the most important factors for professionals, which creates their sense of identity and sense of purpose, said Dr....
Hard Talk
Burnout: A concept that rebrands mental illness for professionals
The concept of burnout may actually hinder physicians from seeking necessary and appropriate professional care, said Dr. Nicolas Badre.
Conference Coverage
Complexity of suicidal ideation, behavior points to need for new treatments
LAS VEGAS – “Getting somebody to feel better in the short run is great, but you really have to think about the whole treatment plan,” said Dr....
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues stronger warning on neuropsychiatric event risk linked to montelukast
The new boxed warning advises health care providers to avoid prescribing montelukast for patients with mild symptoms.
FDA/CDC
FDA rules to ban ESDs for self-injurious, aggressive behavior
This is only the third time the FDA has banned a medical device since it gained the authority to do so.