Substance Use Disorders
‘It really does save lives’: Millions reached out to 988 crisis lifeline in past 2 years
Since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in 2022, counselors have answered more than 10 million calls, texts and chats from people seeking help for suicidal thoughts and mental health crises, according to HHS officials.
Brain stimulation may have distinct near-maximal effective doses across mental disorders
Significant dose-response associations were found for transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation across several mental disorders, including schizophrenia and depression, according to research.
Early detection of bipolar disorder essential to management, but can be ‘really difficult’
Detecting bipolar disorder and initiating treatment early can improve outcomes for individuals, but discerning bipolar disorder from other illnesses in adolescents and young adults is not easy, according to an expert.
VIDEO: Co-occurring schizophrenia, stimulant use disorder ‘challenging’ to treat
NEW YORK — The prevalence of substance use disorders is high among patients with schizophrenia, Randall F. White, MD, said in this Healio Video Perspective from the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.
Mental, physical health, domestic violence, substance use tied to maternal suicide rate
Perinatal vs. non-perinatal suicide was more likely to be associated with depression, substance use, physical health issues and recent bereavement, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and policies, researchers reported.
AMA introduces policies supporting naloxone access, mental health treatment
The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies that aim to expand the availability of life-saving medications and care for substance use disorders, overdoses and mental health.
AMA: Drug, device sponsors need to include women, LGBTQ+ patients in trials
The AMA announced a new policy that supports requirements for drug and device sponsors to develop diversity action plans so that women and sexual and gender minorities are adequately represented in their clinical trials.
Religion, race among top predictors of substance use initiation in early adolescence
NEW YORK — Factors across multiple domains, including demographic characteristics and parenting behaviors, appeared predictive of substance use initiation in early adolescence, according to study results.
‘Very clear’ need, desire for trauma-focused treatment in women’s prisons
NEW YORK — A poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting highlighted the need for greater access and engagement in trauma-focused care for incarcerated women, including peer-led interventions.
New national strategy aims to overcome barriers to suicide prevention, prioritize equity
The Biden-Harris Administration released the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan, which includes actions to address substance use and suicide risk and evaluate community-based suicide prevention efforts.