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Psilocybin Appears Effective for Depression, but Concerns Linger

โ€” Meta-analysis raises questions regarding safety, clinical practice use

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Novel Drug Combo for Schizophrenia Works in Acute Psychosis

Phase III trial found xanomeline-trospium was also safe and well tolerated

May 01, 2024
Intervention Mostly Flops for Health Workers' Well-Being During the Pandemic

Younger workers did gain significant benefit from the peer-to-peer program

May 01, 2024
Opinion
Narcan May Have Moved Over-the-Counter, but Itโ€™s Still Underutilized

The potential of this lifesaving medicine will only be achieved if it is truly accessible to all

May 01, 2024
Bipolar Depression Pill Fails; Magnetic Seizure vs ECT; Lifetime Loneliness Curve

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

May 01, 2024
Opinion
Narcan May Have Moved Over-the-Counter, but Itโ€™s Still Underutilized

The potential of this lifesaving medicine will only be achieved if it is truly accessible to all

Bipolar Depression Pill Fails; Magnetic Seizure vs ECT; Lifetime Loneliness Curve

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Psychiatry Case Studies

Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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DEA Will Move to Reclassify Marijuana in Historic Shift, Sources Say

Move would not legalize marijuana for recreational use

Apr 30, 2024
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Opinion
Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

Apr 30, 2024
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CDC: Premature Mortality for Top Causes of Death Higher in Rural Areas

Death rate vs urban areas continues to widen for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and stroke

Apr 30, 2024
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Opinion
'Me-Search' and Short-Sightedness Have No Place in Suicide Research

To prevent more deaths, the field of suicide research needs to evolve

Apr 29, 2024
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Loneliness Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors

Survivors with severe loneliness had a 67% increased risk, study finds

Apr 28, 2024
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Consequences of Afib; Autism Heritability in Males and Females

Also in TTHealthWatch: antipsychotics and dementia

Apr 27, 2024
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Dementia May Be Underdiagnosed in States With Motor Vehicle Reporting Mandates

Study attempts to assess unintended consequences of clinician reporting policies

Apr 26, 2024
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Missouri Doc Found Dead by Lake Died by Suicide, Arkansas Officials Say

Death of John Forsyth, MD, gained national attention and online speculation

Apr 26, 2024
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Warning Letters Safely Lowered Antipsychotic Prescribing in Dementia

Agitation, reactive behaviors remained steady while quetiapine prescribing was reduced

Apr 25, 2024
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Nixing the X Waiver Hasn't Yet Vastly Expanded Buprenorphine Access

The change boosted the number of prescribers, but only modestly increased new prescriptions

Apr 24, 2024
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CBT Beats Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief Disorder

Both interventions reduced symptoms in newly defined syndrome

Apr 24, 2024
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Mid-Stage Win for Novel Depression Agent; 'Floordrobe' Disorder; CIA Mind Control

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Apr 24, 2024
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Doc Killed in Murder-Suicide? New Human Bird-Flu Case; Olympics' Eating Disorders

Health news and commentary gathered by ทฌวัษ็ว๘app staff

Apr 22, 2024
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