Psychiatry

Why this Saskatchewan health centre is getting a dedicated door, space for mental health patients
Colleen Quinlan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s director of mental health and addictions, said in June that the centre will have two separate waiting rooms—one for those with mental health needs and the other for physical needs.
Obesity and atypical depression: two conditions that can create a feedback loop
Diets high in saturated fat can cause neuro-inflammation responsible for depressive and anxiety disorders. The risk is increased when obesity is accompanied by metabolic dysfunctions.

Metabolic adverse effects of antipsychotics

A recent network meta-analysis investigated the mid- to long-term metabolic effects of antipsychotics in randomized controlled trials of 13 weeks’ duration or longer in patients with schizophrenia.
Experts advocate prescribing psychostimulants for stimulant use disorder

They suggest that this practice would reduce reliance on illegal stimulants during the ongoing drug poisoning crisis.
Anti-inflammatories linked to reduced depression in spondyloarthritis patients

But tough sorting out how much is related to reducing disease symptoms.
Serotonergic antidepressants increase bleeding risk in orthopedic surgery

Patients taking serotonergic antidepressants in the perioperative period have higher transfusion requirements and a longer hospital stay.
Clinical tips for assessing, managing depression in children, teens

Primary care and pediatricians are in a good position to assess and manage.
Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

Better understanding of what triggers unpleasant or sexual dreams under anesthesia could help researchers figure out how to reduce the risk of hallucinations to keep patients and providers safe
Good for mom, good for baby: Treating post-partum depression with group CBT may help infants regulate emotions

Study from McMaster University suggests group cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by peers is effective in helping both parents and infants.
‘Almost constantly’: What’s the real effect of social media on youth mental health?

U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory highlights increasing concerns about social media’s effects on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Why this Saskatchewan health centre is getting a dedicated door, space for mental health patients

Obesity and atypical depression: two conditions that can create a feedback loop

Metabolic adverse effects of antipsychotics

Experts advocate prescribing psychostimulants for stimulant use disorder

Anti-inflammatories linked to reduced depression in spondyloarthritis patients

Serotonergic antidepressants increase bleeding risk in orthopedic surgery

Clinical tips for assessing, managing depression in children, teens

Anesthesia can cause disturbing sexual hallucinations, leading to lasting psychological trauma

Good for mom, good for baby: Treating post-partum depression with group CBT may help infants regulate emotions

‘Almost constantly’: What’s the real effect of social media on youth mental health?