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ED Visit for Substance Use With Psychosis Increases Risk for Schizophrenia Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Emergency department visits for substance use are associated with an increased risk for developing a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to a brief report published...
Brains of Patients With Post-Op Delirium Could Be More Vulnerable
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Delirium is common after older patients have surgery and can cause serious complications and distress, but its cause has been a mystery. New research has found that patients...
Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to find mental health...
In-Hospital Adverse Events Similar for Haloperidol, Atypical Antipsychotics
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – For older patients without psychiatric disorders prescribed oral antipsychotic drugs after major surgery, the risks for in-hospital adverse events are comparable for...
Cannabis May Be Tied to Increased Risk for Psychiatric Outcomes
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – Cannabis should be avoided in adolescence and early adulthood and by people at risk for mental disorders, according to a review published online Aug. 30 in The BMJ. Marco...
Your Teen & Social Media: Experts Offer Tips to Parents
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – When parents meet U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, one concern comes up time after time. "The most common question parents ask me is: 'Is social media safe for my...
Psychiatrists Tough to Find for Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 – U.S. seniors with mental health needs may not have much access to psychiatrists who could help them, new research shows. Despite an overall heightened demand for mental...
Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 – The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows. The study found a 43% drop in...
Age-Linked Performance on Social Cognitive Tests Explored in Psychosis
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 – Different age-related performance patterns are seen on tests of emotion perception and processing (EPP) and theory of mind (ToM) in individuals with psychotic disorders and...
Nearly 15% of School-Age Children in U.S. Have Received Mental Health Treatment
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 – About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021, the latest year for which statistics are available. So finds a...
'Complex' Genetic Links Between Marijuana Use, Psychiatric Ills
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 – A subset of people may be at high risk for both psychiatric disorders and for using marijuana, based on their genetics, according to a new study. Researchers from the...
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