Anxiety
Train support staff to be aware of mental health concerns in IBD to avoid future trauma
SAN FRANCISCO — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease remain at higher risk for mental health disorders, but training support staff to recognize the symptoms could be key to preventing further traumatization, noted a presenter here.
Study: Montelukast not associated with neuropsychiatric events in children
Montelukast does not appear to increase the risk for neuropsychiatric adverse events in children and adolescents, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Anxiety, PTSD tied to lower anti-Müllerian hormone levels in women firefighters
Women firefighters reporting a history of clinically diagnosed anxiety or PTSD were more likely to have lower anti-Müllerian hormone levels, potentially impacting reproductive health, researchers reported in the Journal of Women’s Health.
Asthma associated with increased risk for suicide
Patients with asthma in South Korea faced increased risk for suicide compared with those who did not have asthma, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Youths with epilepsy have higher rate of mood disorders
LOS ANGELES — Patients with epilepsy aged 16 to 26 years had a higher frequency of comorbid mood disorders compared with the general epilepsy population, underscoring a need to increase psychiatric screening, data show.
Strategies available to help patients, families manage food allergy anxiety
BOSTON — Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients and their families manage anxiety related to their food allergies, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
An estimated 151 million psychiatric cases in US attributed to lead exposure
Hundreds of millions of psychiatric disorders in the United States have been linked to childhood exposure of car exhaust from leaded gasoline, according to a recent study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Patient-centered care must account for uncertainty, anxiety during active surveillance
Although patients undergoing active surveillance for low-risk cancers generally have a favorable prognosis, oncologists should take steps to manage any anxiety and helplessness patients may be experiencing, according to a viewpoint paper.
Fear of recurrence consistent source of stress for heart attack survivors
CHICAGO — Survivors of an acute MI reported fear of a recurrence up to 8 months later, along with high levels of perceived stress that were distinct from depression and anxiety symptoms, researchers reported.
Most adults want to talk about both mental and physical health with PCPs
Seven in 10 adults would prefer to be asked about both their mental and physical health during visits with their primary care providers, according to results from a recent survey.