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Mental Health Parity Rule Lauded by Healthcare Groups

— Plans will be barred from using more restrictive prior authorization rules for mental health care

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Inpatient CBT Reduces Suicide and Readmissions After Discharge

Can treatment be scaled for implementation in the real world?

Sep 11, 2024
Local Suicide Risk Factors; Chappell Roan's Bipolar II Disorder; Student Mindfulness

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Sep 11, 2024
Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire's Death Toll Rises

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻýҕl staff

Sep 11, 2024
How Cannabis Laws and Mental Health Prescription Drugs Are Linked

Study points to a decrease in benzodiazepine dispensing following cannabis legalization

Sep 10, 2024
Steroid Use Tied to Diabetes; Suicide Rates Climbing; Legionnaire's Death Toll Rises

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻýҕl staff

How Cannabis Laws and Mental Health Prescription Drugs Are Linked

Study points to a decrease in benzodiazepine dispensing following cannabis legalization

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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Nurse-Supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Improved Sleep Outcomes

Randomized trial shows insomnia severity scores improved at both 8 weeks and 6 months

Sep 09, 2024
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Youth With Chronic Pain May Have More Anxiety and Depression

Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population

Sep 09, 2024
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Opinion
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

Sep 08, 2024
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Early Parathyroidectomy No Boon for Preventing Depression

But neurocognitive effects of surgery may be more subtle than a clinical depression diagnosis

Sep 06, 2024
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Physician Who Punched Officer During Capitol Riot Sentenced to Prison

"I accept full responsibility for my actions that day," said Massachusetts doctor

Sep 06, 2024
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Did Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Policy Increase Overdose Deaths?

Study sheds new light on impact of drug decriminalization policy

Sep 06, 2024
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Nurse Goes Missing; Mpox on Airplanes; Warning on Pain Supplements

Health news and commentary gathered by ѻýҕl staff

Sep 06, 2024
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

Sep 05, 2024
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Opinion
Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

Sep 04, 2024
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Just How Addictive Is the Drug That Killed Matthew Perry?

Even if ketamine isn't as addictive as opioids, widespread use can still pose problems

Sep 04, 2024
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More ADHD Drug Production; Psilocybin vs Lexapro; Addiction a Chronic Brain Disease?

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Sep 04, 2024
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The Higher the Disability Burden From Disease, the Higher the Suicide Risk

Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner

Sep 04, 2024
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$300M Lawsuit for Hospital Where RN Is Accused of Replacing Fentanyl With Tap Water

Suit says the hospital failed to monitor medication administration procedures

Sep 04, 2024
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New Studies Fuel Debate Over GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide Risk

No link found in nationwide data from Sweden and Denmark and in analysis of STEP trials

Sep 03, 2024
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