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August 07, 2023
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APA, CDC Foundation join forces, create toolkit for maternal mental health care

APA, CDC Foundation join forces, create toolkit for maternal mental health care

An advisory panel composed of 21 psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians has developed a set of educational materials to address maternal mental health needs.

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August 04, 2023
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Rates of new-onset mental health conditions higher in US soldiers with history of TBI

Rates of new-onset mental health conditions higher in US soldiers with history of TBI

Rates of new-onset mental health conditions were higher in U.S. soldiers with a history of military-related traumatic brain injury, while increased risk for suicide was both directly and indirectly associated with TBI history.

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August 03, 2023
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Q&A: Physical activity is 'an effective intervention for mental health conditions'

Q&A: Physical activity is 'an effective intervention for mental health conditions'

Physical activity was associated with improvements in mental health conditions compared with usual care, and primary care physicians should discuss the benefits of it with their patients, according to researchers.

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August 03, 2023
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Dermatology patients rate disease severity higher than physicians

Dermatology patients rate disease severity higher than physicians

The high discordance of disease severity grading between patients and physicians calls for targeted interventions and more compassionate health care approaches, according to a study.

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August 01, 2023
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Partnership to advance development of psychedelics for depression, anxiety

Partnership to advance development of psychedelics for depression, anxiety

A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company and a global contract research organization have partnered to support the ongoing development of investigational, psychedelic therapeutics to treat a range of psychiatric disorders.

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July 21, 2023
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Neurologist partners with PCPs to elevate care for patients with mental illness

Neurologist partners with PCPs to elevate care for patients with mental illness

We are in a crisis when it comes to mental health in Alabama. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, one in five adults in the state lives with mental illness.

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July 19, 2023
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Hospitalization risks for psychiatric disorders vary for adults after bariatric surgery

Hospitalization risks for psychiatric disorders vary for adults after bariatric surgery

Hospitalization rates for psychiatric disorders vary by procedure type and psychiatric diagnosis for adults with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery, according to a study published in Obesity.

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July 14, 2023
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Mental health disorder, psychotropic drug prescription linked to socioeconomic difficulty

Mental health disorder, psychotropic drug prescription linked to socioeconomic difficulty

Mental health disorders and psychotropic drug prescriptions are associated with socioeconomic difficulties, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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July 11, 2023
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Yoga may improve anxiety, depression symptoms

Yoga may improve anxiety, depression symptoms

Yoga-based interventions might help improve mental health symptoms for adults diagnosed with anxiety or depressive disorders, according to results published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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July 10, 2023
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Those who engage in creative activities report better mental health

Those who engage in creative activities report better mental health

A poll found that people who engage in creative activities are more likely to report better mental health, according to a press release from the American Psychiatric Association.

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