Mental Health
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%.
Conference Coverage
Black patients most likely to be restrained in EDs, Latino patients least likely
Researchers blame racism for both findings of an analysis of three North Carolina hospitals.
Latest News
Eating disorders in children is a global public health emergency
Eating disorders are among the most life-threatening mental disorders.
Commentary
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.
Opinion
Overcoming death anxiety: Understanding our lives and legacies
The modern psychiatrist should not forget fundamental truths of behavior and humanity that were once the staple of psychiatry.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to curb misuse of ADHD meds
The boxed warning will also advise heath care professionals to monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of misuse, abuse, and addiction.
Latest News
Anxiety high among Americans, national poll shows
“There is a lot of worry in the world right now about economic uncertainty, about violence, about how we’re going to come out of this period of...
From the Journals
Young men at highest schizophrenia risk from cannabis abuse
For young men aged 21-30, the proportion of preventable schizophrenia cases related to cannabis abuse disorder may be as high as 30%.
From the Journals
Widespread prescribing of stimulants with other CNS-active meds
CNS-active drug classes included antidepressants, anxiolytics/sedatives/hypnotics, antipsychotics, opioids, anticonvulsants, and other...
Conference Coverage
Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.