APA: American Psychiatric Association
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Police contact tied to elevated anxiety in young Black adults
Black emergent adults are three to four times more likely than other ethnic groups to be exposed to actual or threatened nonfatal police violence...
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Suicide prevention one key focus of upcoming NIMH strategic plan
The much broader strategic plan to guide research efforts and priorities is set to be released in the next few weeks, Dr. Joshua Gordon said.
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NSDUH data might underestimate substance use by pregnant women
Substance use disorders may be more prevalent than previously appreciated.
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Reframing AUD as treatable may reduce stigma
The opioid and COVID-19 crises grab attention, but alcohol use disorder is on the rise, Dr. George F. Koob said.
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COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
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Anti-NMDAR encephalitis or primary psychiatric disorder?
Once anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is identified, most patients will benefit from immunotherapy and tumor removal, though recovery may take...
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COVID-19: An opportunity, challenge for addiction treatment, NIDA boss says
Right now, said Dr. Nora Volkow, “we are in the dark as to how COVID infections have affected the number of overdose deaths.”
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COVID-19: Calls to NYC crisis hotline soar
Inbound call volume has increased roughly 50% since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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COVID-19: Telemedicine boosting access but is not a panacea
Surging virtual visits are setting a precedent during the pandemic, but the future of telepsychiatry remains to be written, experts said.
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COVID-19: Psychiatrists ‘more than a match’ for crisis moment
Physicians can step up by fighting misinformation, holding leaders accountable, and tackling inequities, Dr. Patrice A. Harris said.
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COVID-19: American Psychiatric Association cancels 2020 annual meeting
The APA is the latest in a long list of medical organizations and societies to cancel its annual scientific conference because of the pandemic.
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Misguided fear is keeping benzodiazepines from elderly
SAN FRANCISCO – Benzos are “wonderful” for geriatric anxiety and anxiety-related insomnia, said Dr. Carl Salzman of Harvard Medical School.
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Ketamine edges out ECT for refractory depression in small study
ECT maybe more durable than ketamine as a treatment.
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Medical cannabis legalization outpacing evidence
SAN FRANCISCO – Sparse evidence on cannabis is based on observational studies – not RCTs, said Dr. Kevin P. Hill.
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Case shows power of collaborative care for depression
SAN FRANCISCO – “It’s required quite a bit of work, but it can be done,” said Dr. Jürgen Unützer of the University of Washington, Seattle.