Top psych stories of September: Pediatric bipolar disorder, deaths of despair and more

Healio Psychiatry has compiled a list of its five most-viewed stories in September.

A presentation on the underrecognized burden of pediatric bipolar disorder, data on deaths of despair and updated schizophrenia guidelines from the APA were just some of the most-read stories on Healio Psychiatry for the month.

Pediatric bipolar disorder 'underrecognized' and needs to be addressed, speaker says

Clinical awareness of bipolar disorder in youth is important given its high morbidity and mortality rate, which is even higher than adult-onset bipolar disorder, according to a presenter at the Psych Congress 2020 Virtual Experience conference. Read more.

‘Deaths of despair’ have increased along demographic, geographic lines

Increasing death rates related to drug poisonings, suicide and alcohol varied significantly based on demographics and geography, according to results of a serial cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.

APA updates practice guideline for treating patients with schizophrenia

The American Psychiatric Association has released a new evidence-based practice guideline for treating patients with schizophrenia, according to an organization press release. Read more.

COVID-19 pandemic has provided mental health professionals with psychiatric insights

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided mental health care providers with opportunities to gain insights into patient psychiatry during a public health crisis, according to experts who presented at the Psych Congress 2020 Virtual Experience. Read more.

People who lose consciousness due to alcohol at greater risk for dementia

Alcohol-induced loss of consciousness appeared associated with a subsequent increase in dementia risk, according to results of a multicohort study published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.