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Dementia linked to greater risk for COVID-19 breakthrough infections, hospitalizations
Those diagnosed with dementia faced a greater risk for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and hospitalizations than those without, according to a study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
VIDEO: Better screening for cognitive issues needed
NEW ORLEANS – Clinicians need to do a better job screening for mild cognitive impairment, Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, said at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.
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VIDEO: APA committee to update DSM
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.
Speakers urge colleagues to get involved in public health psychiatry
NEW ORLEANS — Mental health services are only a small part of public health psychiatry, according to presenters here at the American Psychiatry Association annual meeting.
APA kicks off first in-person meeting since 2019
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.
New HHS program boosts behavioral health in nursing homes, long-term care centers
HHS has announced funding of approximately $15 million for a 3-year federal grant to establish a program to strengthen behavioral health care for residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Older adults in substance use disorder treatment rising at higher rate than younger adults
The number and proportion of older adults admitted to substance use disorder treatment facilities between 2000 and 2017 increased substantially compared to younger adults, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Together Senior Health launches platform to reduce memory loss in AD, dementia
Together Senior Health, a digital therapeutics and cognitive health firm, has announced the launch of its cognitive health platform, which it hopes will reduce the impact of memory loss in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
APA launches digital mental health registry
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.
Comorbidities linked to treatment-resistant depression in older adults with MDD
Older adults with late-onset major depressive disorder and anxiety or substance use disorders were more likely to experience treatment-resistant depression, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry showed.
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