Psychiatry

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more
Researchers say the treatment—called deep brain stimulation, or DBS—could eventually help many of the nearly 3 million Americans like her with depression that resists other treatments.
The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it
Approaching the opioid crisis from a public health perspective includes massively increasing access to care and treatment for patients experiencing substance use disorder

POP QUIZ: Anxiety in older adults

How well do you know first-line treatment for handling anxiety for this cohort?
Eating disorders among doctors: How to protect against them?

A few studies are pointing to the prevalence of eating disorders among doctors and med students. A nutritionist talks about eating well despite sometimes-difficult working conditions.
Cannabis use linked to anxiety diagnoses, worsened anxiety disorders: Ontario study

Researchers also found that 12.3% of cannabis users with pre-existing anxiety but no record of hospitalization visited an emergency room or were admitted to hospital because their anxiety symptoms worsened.
New Canadian guidelines outline how to assess and manage anxiety in older adults

First Canadian guidelines for anxiety in older adults are now available to help support healthcare providers with assessment and treatment.
Are stimulant medications for ADHD safe to use during pregnancy?

Study examines whether exposure to stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy affects childhood neurodevelopment.
A TikTok ‘expert’ says you have PTSD—but do you? Here's what a real expert says

Let's set the record straight on social media's casual and often inaccurate portrayal of post-traumatic stress disorder, and its questionable suggested interventions.
Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: study

A new study of thousands of U.S. women shows that the prevalence of major depression is lower among those taking the birth control pill.
Winter brings more than ugly sweaters: How the season affects people’s brains and behaviour

While it’s one thing to identify seasonal tendencies in the population, it’s much trickier to try to untangle why they exist.

A pacemaker for the brain helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more

The roots of the North American opioid crisis, and 3 key strategies for stopping it

POP QUIZ: Anxiety in older adults

Eating disorders among doctors: How to protect against them?

Cannabis use linked to anxiety diagnoses, worsened anxiety disorders: Ontario study

New Canadian guidelines outline how to assess and manage anxiety in older adults

Are stimulant medications for ADHD safe to use during pregnancy?

A TikTok ‘expert’ says you have PTSD—but do you? Here's what a real expert says

Women who take the pill are less likely to be depressed: study

Winter brings more than ugly sweaters: How the season affects people’s brains and behaviour