Psychiatry News

The AAP published guidance for emergency physicians that addresses best practices for managing pediatric mental and behavioral health emergencies, its first since 2018.

Device overuse and screen time topped a poll of parental concerns about children’s health, followed by concerns about internet safety and mental health, according to results released on Monday.

A dietary pattern with high intakes of chocolate, butter, added sugars, high-fat cheese and milk-based desserts along with low intakes of fruit and vegetables was linked to a greater risk for depression and anxiety symptoms, data show.

Recent data show that fentanyl-related overdoses are increasing in the United States, and the issue “demands our immediate attention and a comprehensive approach,” an expert said.

Medical marijuana appeared to significantly improve chronic pain and anxiety symptoms over the first 3 months of use, according to Michelle R. Lent, PhD.

Screening for recovery capital can help primary care physicians identify psychosocial interventions for patients with opioid use disorder, according to Michelle R. Lent, PhD.

Social media appeared to be associated with fewer mental health issues among transgender and nonbinary youth, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Annual suicide deaths in the United States hit nearly 50,000 in 2022, reaching an all-time high, according to provisional data from the CDC.

At the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Amsterdam, an Alzheimer’s Association workgroup proposed revisions to the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease.

Social needs case management was associated with a 3% increase in primary care use and an 11% decrease in hospitalizations, a recent study in Annals of Internal Medicine found.