Electroconvulsive Therapy Safe, Effective for Range of Serious Mental Illnesses
Serious complications are rare, with confusion and cognitive side effects most common
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Not Tied to Neuropsychiatric Disorders in Offspring
Prenatal opioid exposure not linked to a clinically meaningful increase in risk for neuropsychiatric disorders
There’s an ‘Epidemic’ of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
$282 Billion: What Mental Illness Costs America Each Year
Atopic Dermatitis Negatively Impacts Mental Health
Greater negative impact seen among patients with severe atopic dermatitis
Clinician Burnout Reduces Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
Findings seen among Veterans Affairs patients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Reduces Suicidal Behavior in Adults With Autism
Findings show short-term benefits, which are largely not preserved at 12-month follow-up
Visual Impairment Linked to Increased Risk for Suicide
Review shows increased pooled odds ratios for suicidal behavior, suicidal ideation, suicidal death
Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens
Longer nightly sleep, more physical activity, trusting relationship with parents were protective factors for unexcused, medical absences
Risk for Adverse Outcomes Increased With Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
Risks increased for stroke, venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia, acute kidney injury