Mental Health

Almost half of Americans are anxious about contracting COVID-19, suggests a new American Psychiatric Association poll. More results at-a-glance here.

Frontline medical workers dealing with COVID-19 in China have a high risk of developing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress.

Mental illness affects 1 in 5 US adults every year; some of them are your patients. This brief study of "the numbers" is essential.

Highlights from a recent evidence-based review offer guidance on feasible depression treatments in primary care.

Highlights of an evidence-based review offer practical guidance for effective depression screening and assessment strategies for primary care physicians.

A new study being presented next week at AHA's 2019 Scientific Sessions found a strong link between depression and non-fatal heart disease. 

A new study suggests that deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant depression. 

Veterans who suffer from mental illness were found to be at an increased risk for major cardiovascular disease outcomes in a new study. 

Find out what you know about a common neuropsychiatric disorder by taking this quick 8-question quiz.

Paradox: a new study finds that despite wide us of antidepressants in the US, many who need treatment do not get it while others are overtreated.