Depression
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Ketamine linked to reduced suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety
Sex, age, and other demographic characteristics did not predict response or remission, but suicide planning trended toward higher response rates...
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Detachment predicts worse posttraumatic outcomes
Dissociative diagnoses are not rare and, in fact, are more prevalent than schizophrenia.
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Psychedelics may ease fear of death and dying
Individuals also reported moderate- to strong-lasting positive changes in personal well-being and life purpose and meaning after their experiences...
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Prior psychological distress tied to ‘long-COVID’ conditions
“Our findings suggest the need to consider psychological health in addition to physical health as risk factors of long COVID-19.”
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Psychiatrists’ views on psychoactive drugs clash with U.S. policy
Survey respondents viewed psilocybin and ketamine as similarly safe – and safer than methamphetamine and alprazolam.
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Inhaled, systemic steroids linked to changes in brain structure
New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that glucocorticoids have significant effects on the brain, which could explain their...
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Omega-3 fatty acids and depression: Are they protective?
In the fully adjusted model, consumption of fatty acids from the omega-3 family had a protective effect against maintenance of depressive episodes...
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‘Doomscrolling’ may be a significant driver of poor mental health
“It’s important for health care providers to be aware that problematic news consumption may be a significant driver of mental and physical ill-...
News
FDA approves ‘rapid-acting’ oral drug for major depression
It is the "first and only rapid-acting oral medicine approved for the treatment of MDD.
Conference Coverage
What ketamine and psilocybin can and cannot do in depression
While ketamine is only suitable for acute intervention, owing to the short duration of effect, the effects of psilocybin can last for weeks or...
Feature
Active shooter drills may be harming children, but doctors offer help
Data suggest that realistic active shooter drills in schools can increase depression, anxiety, and stress.