Depression
Conference Coverage
Ketamine may rely on opioid receptors for antidepressive effect
SAN FRANCISCO – In treatment-resistant individuals, preexposure to an opioid receptor antagonist greatly reduced ketamine’s effect.
Conference Coverage
How to counsel patients interested in trying marijuana
SAN FRANCISCO – When it comes to cannabis use for psychiatric disorders, evidence is largely lacking, said Dr. David A. Gorelick.
Feature
Confronting physician depression and suicide
Join our Twitter chat on depression and suicide in medicine at 8 p.m. ET on June 3. Our special guests are Dr. Sarah Candler, Dr. Elisabeth...
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Psychiatrists urged to raise awareness about human trafficking
SAN FRANCISCO – “One study of sex-trafficked adults found that about 40% of them had a history of a suicide attempt.”
Conference Coverage
Intranasal esketamine combo tied to symptom improvement
SAN FRANCISCO – Dr. Michael E. Thase discussed possible alterations in esketamine’s treatment regimen.
Conference Coverage
The effects persist for children who witnessed 9/11
SAN FRANCISCO – There is a heightened risk of psychiatric and physical problems.
Video
Hip-hop offers lens into psyche of black boys, men
SAN FRANCISCO – Suicidality in black men might not look the same as it does in other patients, Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson said.
From the Journals
Youth suicide: Rates rising more rapidly in girls
The suicide rate in girls has increased significantly in the last decade relative to boys, narrowing the historical gap between the two.
Conference Coverage
Depressive symptoms are associated with stroke risk
PHILADELPHIA – Among older adults, elevated depressive symptoms are associated with a 75% greater risk of incident ischemic stroke.
Cases That Test Your Skills
An insidious onset of symptoms
Ms. S’s depression and anxiety have been well controlled by medication, but after several months, she develops tremors, poor concentration, and...
From the Journals
Lifeline calls spike after Robin Williams’ suicide
The average number of daily suicides also dramatically increased.