Depression
From the Journals
Intranasal esketamine plus antidepressant deflects relapse
Esketamine nasal spray in addition to oral antidepressant treatment was superior to antidepressant plus placebo for preventing depression relapse...
Commentary
Medical community confronts physician depression, suicide
MDedge recently hosted a...
From the Journals
Gun ownership practices linked to soldier suicide risk
U.S. Army soldiers who keep a loaded gun at home or carry a gun publicly while off duty are at significantly higher odds of suicide.
From the Journals
Review clarifies depression, anxiety risk among hidradenitis suppurativa patients
The frequency of depression and anxiety among HS patients highlights the need for screening and treatment strategies.
Conference Coverage
Increasingly violent storms may strain mental health
SAN FRANCISCO – Infrastructure damage, stressors put pressure on vulnerable groups.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Unipolar vs bipolar depression: A clinician’s perspective
A careful assessment of select criteria can help make the distinction.
Conference Coverage
Ketamine tied to remission from suicidal ideation
SAN FRANCISCO – “This is a marvelous study that we should have done,” said Dr. Jaskaran Singh, clinical leader of the esketamine program at...
Conference Coverage
High-efficacy DMTs may reduce depressive symptoms in MS
SEATTLE – Higher-efficacy DMTs may have antidepressive properties, possibly because of their anti-inflammatory...
Conference Coverage
Mental illness in MS: ‘Follow the why’
SEATTLE - Unique challenges face physicians and patients, Dr. Laura T. Safar cautions.
Conference Coverage
Music shows promise for inpatient agitation
SAN FRANCISCO – Preliminary reports suggest that listening to music on headphones calms agitated patients, but more work needed.
Conference Coverage
Hazardous cannabis use in MS linked to anxiety, depression
SEATTLE – But it is not clear if there is a cause-and-effect relationship.