Psychiatry

 
New Findings Underscore Importance of Mental Health Screening in Adolescents Receiving Obesity Treatment
August 28, 2024

In a study of adolescents with obesity, symptoms of depression and eating disorders decreased over the course of a 52-week intensive behavioral intervention.

Suicide Rates in US Preteens: Daily Dose
August 27, 2024

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US Dementia-Related Mortality Rising with Greatest Impact Among Black Adults, Women, and in Nonurban Areas
August 26, 2024

The increase in the adult population with and at risk for dementia portends future burden among groups and communities with the fewest resources to cope.

PTSD May be a Modifiable Risk Factor for Poor T2D Outcomes
August 20, 2024

Younger US veterans with PTSD and type 2 diabetes who no longer met criteria for PTSD were less likely to initiate insulin and had reduced odds of mortality.

Undetected Mental Health Diagnoses in US Youth Suicides: Daily Dose
August 16, 2024

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PTSD Treatment: Brexpiprazole plus Sertraline May be First New Option for Patients in 2 Decades
August 15, 2024

The FDA recently accepted the sNDA for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline and set a PDUFA target action date for February 2025.

Suicide Rates Increasing among US Preteens, Particularly among Girls, Black and Hispanic Youth
August 13, 2024

Following a decrease, suicide rates among US preteens increased annually by 8.2% from 2008 to 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study.

Reducing Screen Use Improves Mental Health in Youth: Daily Dose
August 06, 2024

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Mental Health Diagnoses Often Undetected in US Youth Who Die by Suicide, New Data Show
August 01, 2024

Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.

Postpartum Transition Support Increases Primary Care Engagement, Reduces Risk of Readmission
July 23, 2024

Providing postpartum scheduling support increased the odds of a primary care visit within 4 months of childbirth among women with chronic disease and improved monitoring.