Psychiatry

A study found an average 3.5% increase every year in self-injuries over 24 years documented in hospital and doctor’s visits, with higher rates among girls than boys.

Canadian researchers looked at link between generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder and suicidality and cannabis use.

Last year, U.S. President Donald Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol as he promoted unproven ties between the fever reducer and autism and touted an old generic drug as a treatment for the developmental condition.

A recent report details the case of a 91-year-old Montreal-area man who died by suicide last year shortly after his MAID request was refused.

New Health Canada publication also provides evidence-based information to assist healthcare professionals in discussing cannabis use with patients.

Many families find themselves lurching from crisis to crisis, often including short-term hospitalizations that end without adequate followup care in place. Experts say this leads to patients deteriorating as a result, landing back in hospital repeatedly, with nothing to stop the vicious cycle.

The researchers behind the study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday say the findings represent a need for stronger harm-reduction measures and more access to treatment.

American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Task Force identifies situations where discontinuation of certain psychotropic medications may be clinically indicated.