Depression
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Postrecession increases in suicides not inevitable
Key clinical point: Interventions aimed at helping patients whose mental health is adversely affected by recessions might have an effect on...
Conference Coverage
Psychiatric comorbidities add to migraineurs’ medical interventions
Key clinical point: More studies are needed to determine why migraineurs with psychiatric disorders are more likely than those without...
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Less weight gain seen in other antidepressants than in citalopram
Key clinical point: Differences among antidepressants in contributing to weight gain warrant a careful assessment of each patient’s metabolic...
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Only atypical major depressive disorder linked to obesity
Key clinical point: "Screening of atypical features and, in particular, increased appetite in individuals with depression is crucial."Major...
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People with SAD have reduced retinal sensitivity to light year round
Key clinical point: Patients with SAD may comply with treatment more willingly once they know the fault is in their pupils.Major finding: The...
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Suicide more likely after midnight
Key clinical point: Nighttime wakefulness is a risk factor for suicide. Major finding: Suicides rose after midnight, peaking at a mean 16% at 2 a....
Conference Coverage
Botox shots may help lift major depression
Key clinical point: The database showing a connection between Botox injections and elevated mood among patients with refractory depression...
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CBT effective for social anxiety disorder even with comorbidities
Key clinical point: Twelve 2-hour manualized group CBT sessions can bring positive results for patients with comorbid SAD and bipolar disorder,...
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Drugs approved in 2013
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Suicidal acts rise with longer duration of high-risk mood disorder states
Key clinical point: Effective acute therapies have the potential to significantly decrease suicide attempts among mood disorder patients.
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Role of depression in first-episode psychosis clarified
Key clinical point: Patients with acute, early phases of psychosis have a significant risk of suicide.