Study identifies global mental health prioritiesA Toronto-based researcher is at the helm of a massive, worldwide study published in Nature that identifies the top global challenges and priorities in mental health. Prescribing of antipsychotics for schizophrenia slows in CanadaAre doctors tuning in to research about drugs’ metabolic effects? Telepsychiatry saves money and time for the ER Psychiatrists use video-conferencing to assess patients, recommend treatment Soccer gives homeless psych patients a kick Antipsychotics create metabolic issues for children Drugs are effective in treating disruptive behaviour but close monitoring may be key to mitigating problems Psychotropic scripts increasing for Canadian kids Second-generation antipsychotic use growing—all of it, off-label Teens lose sleep due to heavy video gaming Watching TV doesn’t have the same impact, U.S. study shows Oleptro: new extended-release trazodone for depression Drug used to provide symptomatic relief of major depressive disorder. Is depression linked to brain overactivity? fMRI finds areas of the brain ‘hotwired’ together in depression Older patients strain emergency psych services Their problems include dementia, alcohol—and illicit drugs First Previous 50 51 52 53 54 Next Last
