Psychiatry News

People with HIV have an increased risk for developing composite mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, although receiving ART may lower this risk, researchers found.

Eating disorder claims in the United States rose 65% as a percentage of all medical claims over the last 5 years, according to a report from FAIR Health, a health care claims repository.

PHILADELPHIA — A 48-month intervention to lower BP in patients with uncontrolled hypertension also reduced risk for dementia and cognitive impairment, according to data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

Pediatric ED visits for firearm injuries nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with earlier trends, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Primary care practices in counties with higher social deprivation had decreased odds of documenting alcohol-related problems in the electronic health record, according to a recent study.

CHICAGO — Dermatologists are in a position to identify and aid those affected by human trafficking, and many organizations are advocating for the community to get involved.

Adults with moderate to severe depression who participated in heated yoga had significantly reduced symptoms compared with those in a control group, according to a randomized controlled trial published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Children with autism spectrum disorders had worse sleep and lower levels of physical activity than their peers, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.

DENVER — Addiction expert Anna Lembke, MD, invited the Lifestyle Medicine 2023 health care audience to do a 24-hour fast from their smartphones and other digital devices.

Pediatric mental health emergencies increased with each COVID-19 wave in New York City, a study in Pediatrics found.