Dissociative Disorders News

Environmental factors play a greater role in the genesis of psychotic experiences than genetic factors among adolescents, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Cognivue, a neuroscience company, announced it will launch a national study to differentiate the effectiveness of its cognitive assessment systems.

McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, has been named the top hospital in the United States for psychiatric care by the U.S. News & World Report for 2022 to 2023.

Intensive home treatment for those experiencing acute psychiatric crisis is a safe and effective substitute for conventional care, and led to a reduction in hospital admission days, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.

NEW ORLEANS – Evidence on the use of cannabis for medical conditions is limited, so clinicians should be cautious when discussing it with patients, Kevin P. Hill, MD, MHS, said at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

Men who experience behavioral changes, such as apathy or hallucinations, are at a faster risk for cognitive decline compared with women, findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed.

NEW ORLEANS – The American Psychiatric Association DSM steering committee gathered at the APA annual meeting to review proposed changes to the manual, committee chair Paul S. Appelbaum, MD, said.

NEW ORLEANS – For the first time in 3 years, the American Psychiatric Association will host its annual meeting in person, May 21 to 25 in New Orleans, with social determinants of mental health as the conference theme.

The American Psychiatric Association on Wednesday announced the launch of PsychPRO 2.0, a mental health registry that offers psychiatrists enhanced options to engage with patients, track outcomes and streamline data for quality reporting.

Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Ltd. has announced a partnership with PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. to develop treatment protocols with ketamine for individuals with mental health disorders and chronic pain.