Mental Health
Conference Coverage
U.S. psychiatrist shortage causing months-long wait times
Telepsychiatry is a potential solution to provider shortages and geographic barriers but does not resolve the shortage of psychiatric outpatient...
Conference Coverage
Higher buprenorphine doses help OUD patients stay in treatment
Opioid users stick around when they get more withdrawal relief, addiction clinic finds.
News
Peak seasons, times for suicidal thoughts, attempts identified
“Most people incorrectly assume that suicide behaviours peak in winter and are surprised, as I was, when learning about this phenomenon, that...
Conference Coverage
Buprenorphine update: Looser rules and a helpful injectable
As overdose epidemic continues, new regulations change landscape for opioid addiction therapy.
Conference Coverage
Quick medication, better communication linked to less violence at inpatient psych unit
Clinicians emphasized quick access to antipsychotic medication and more staff communication.
Conference Coverage
The family firearm often used in youth suicide
About 8% of suicide attempts result in death, but when an attempt involves a firearm the percentage jumps astronomically to 90%.
News
Study says casual pot use harmful to teens
“The more you use it, the more it negatively affects your thinking. That’s increasing the likelihood of depression and more suicidal thoughts.”
Outcomes Research in Review
Differences in 30-Day Readmission Rates in Older Adults With Dementia
Opinion
No expiration date for sex
What should clinicians do with this information? First, we could start talking about sex with our older patients.
Latest News
U.S. adults report depression at record rates: Survey
The latest study found that depression rates increased the most among women, young adults, Black people, and Hispanic people.