PTSD
Conference Coverage
COVID lockdowns linked to PTSD in patients with eating disorders
These findings should be considered when developing interventions for eating disorders, said lead study author Veronica Nisticò.
Commentary
What I want people to know about the Chauvin verdict
Black and Brown people cannot fully celebrate until there is actual police reform, said Dr. Kali Cyrus.
Commentary
Chauvin guilty verdict: Now it’s time to get to work
“Ultimately, procedural justice will need to be embraced by all of us,” said Dr. Lorenzo Norris.
From the Journals
PTSD linked to ischemic heart disease
Retrospective cohort study results show a significant association between PTSD in female veterans and increased risk for incident ischemic heart...
Conference Coverage
Adjunctive MDMA safe, effective for severe PTSD
"The most interesting part of the study is that the Adverse Childhood Experiences scale had no effect," noted Dr. Bessel van der Kolk.
Commentary
Reflections on George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, and racism in America
As I listened to the witnesses’ testimony, it triggered an emotional response from sadness, fear, shock, but mostly anger, said Dr. Lorenzo Norris...
Feature
An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.
Feature
New data on worldwide mental health impact of COVID-19
“The data suggest that there will be long-term fallout from the pandemic on the mental health front,” said Dr. Tara Thiagarajan.
Evidence-Based Reviews
The lasting effects of childhood trauma
Evidence-based interventions can help address PTSD, other symptoms in adulthood.
From the Journals
PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
From the Journals
Antidepressants may scupper efficacy of MDMA for PTSD
The findings have implications for clinical practice if MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is approved by the FDA, said Dr. Allison Feduccia.