Psychiatry News

The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases is significantly “higher and more wide-ranging” than previously recognized, according to data published in Rheumatology.

An NIH-funded study found a potential link between the combination of prenatal COVID-19 and maternal stress and an increased risk for impaired attention span in infants, according to findings reported in Pediatric Research.

ORLANDO — During her talk at the Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, Anne C. Jones, DO, MPH, highlighted recent evidence supporting the integration of behavioral health in primary care.

Digital experiences among adolescents may significantly impact their mental health and well-being, according to a presenter at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.

The FDA has approved Exxua, an oral selective 5HT1a receptor agonist for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.

Constipation is a relatively common problem in pediatric practice, with reported prevalence rates between 1% and 30%, as well as the chief complaint in 3% to 5% of visits to pediatric outpatient clinics. Because most constipation cases can be remedied through recommended over-the-counter laxatives, constipation is rarely a cause for severe worry among parents.

Increased intake of ultraprocessed foods, especially artificially sweetened beverages and artificial sweeteners, was linked to a high risk for depression, according to the results of research published in JAMA Network Open.

Among older adults, more time spent being sedentary was significantly associated with a higher incidence of dementia, a study published in JAMA found.

A woman diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychosis who was nonverbal and nonresponsive for 2 decades recently “woke” after treatment with pulse steroids and cyclophosphamide.

ADHD-related medication errors increased almost 300% from 2000 to 2021 among people aged younger than 20 years, a study found.