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Mania associated with lower dopamine transporter density in bipolar patients
Mania was associated with reduced dopamine transporter density levels among those with bipolar disorder, researchers reported in JAMA Psychiatry.
Childhood trauma linked to greater odds of psych disorders by adolescence
Children from Brazil exposed to trauma in early childhood are at greater risk for developing psychiatric disorders by their middle childhood years, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
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Pain, sleep, mood disorders most common comorbidities in patients with narcolepsy
CHICAGO — Pain, sleep and mood disorders were the most commonly found comorbidities among those with narcolepsy, with chronic pain being more than twice as likely to occur compared with matched controls, a poster showed at ANA 2022.
Poll: 75% of Americans believe incarcerated persons should get mental health support
According to a recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association, 75% of Americans said mental health support should be provided to incarcerated persons.
Mental illness risk higher for North Korean refugees, immigrants living in South Korea
Risk for developing mental illness among North Korean refugees and immigrants living in South Korea was significantly higher than for those in the general population, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Biden administration announces $15M in funding for behavioral health clinics
Following its announcement of nearly $300 million in funding — $27 million specifically for youth — the Biden administration has announced an additional $15 million in funding for state-based mental health clinics.
ED, hospital visits for psychiatric care lack follow-up
Rates of follow-up after acute mental health service use in younger individuals were suboptimal, but improving involvement with outpatient mental health care providers may increase rates, per a new study published in Psychiatric Services.
Most Americans say lawmakers should prioritize mental health
A recently released poll from the American Psychiatric Association showed that 79% of adults believe the state of mental health in the U.S. is a public health emergency that requires action from lawmakers.
Speaker: Grief can rewire the brain, but healthy habits restore connections, aid healing
LAS VEGAS— Grief, and particularly prolonged grief, can rewire the brain, but engaging in therapy, healthy habits and support systems can restore connections and aid the healing process, according to a speaker at BRAINWeek 2022.
Biomind announces pending production, evaluation of transdermal drug delivery system
Biomind Labs Inc. announced it has received a Controlled Substances License and will begin an 8-month project to produce and evaluate novel hydrogel-forming microneedle arrays for transdermal delivery of therapeutic psychedelic compounds.
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