Psychiatry News

Mounting evidence suggests that herpes simplex virus 1 may be associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a systematic review of published studies.

ChatGPT performed better at managing mild and severe depression in accordance with current clinical guidance without showing gender or socioeconomic bias compared with primary care physicians, according to researchers in Israel.

WASHINGTON — Nearly one in four children screened positive for suicide risk at a pediatric ED in Chicago during a 3-year period, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

WASHINGTON — The vast majority of incest and child sexual abuse survivors report experiencing addiction as adults, according to study findings presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

Children with mental health issues were more likely to have poor mental and physical health in young adulthood, a study published in JAMA Network Open found.

Women were nearly 50% more likely to develop depression after experiencing traumatic brain injury compared with men, according to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting.

The association between the prevalence of cannabis use and depression among young adults strengthened following the legalization of recreational cannabis, according to researchers.

Opioid overdoses are the number one cause of accidental death in the United States, and rates of mental health diagnoses are rising exponentially.

A commonly used depression screening tool was better at identifying patients who would attempt suicide in the next 3 months than screening tools specifically asking about suicidal ideation, according to an expert.

Alcohol and tobacco use were both notably associated with suicide attempts among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of research presented at this year’s Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, or OMED.