Metabolic adverse effects of antipsychoticsA 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 disorderThey 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. A pharmacist’s guide to managing bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that requires life-long therapy in most patients in order to prevent relapses. Five rare and unusual psychiatric syndromes—including one where people believe they are dead First Previous 26 27 28 29 30 Next Last
