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Acne Takes a Toll on Women's Mental Health, Quality of Life

Almost half reported self-consciousness, adverse effects on professional, social, personal lives

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Aducanumab: What to Know If You Prescribe

Recommendations may change when trial data are published

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Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

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To Prevent Chronic Illness, Start With Mental Health

The two are inextricably linked

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Psychiatrists Can Be Valuable Vaccine Educators

"Actively and constantly searching" for ways to address the needs of a vulnerable population

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Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety

Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors

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Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

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Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Teens Need Later School Start Times

The pandemic has further highlighted the health benefits

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Study: Exposure Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Saves Money

Adding exposure to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy could cut costs in the long run

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The Psychological Repercussions of Patient Complaints

We need support from hospital administration

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Phone Calls Spot Early Alzheimer's

Predictive model identified vocal features of dementia patients from everyday speech

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Clearing the Hurdles to Safe Injection Facilities

Rhode Island the first state to authorize a pilot program, but how likely is it others will follow

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Dear Parents, Kids Need Camp

Providers should talk to parents about summer camp precautions that can keep kids safe and healthy

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ADHD Linked to Kids' Traumatic Brain Injury Severity

But overall, children with ADHD were more likely to experience TBI

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Alzheimer's Aducanumab Prescribing Information Changes

"We as neurologists need a strategy to advise our patients," experts say

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FDA Cannot Ban Use of Electric Shock Devices for Harmful Behaviors

Appeals court rules in favor of only U.S. facility still using devices for behavioral treatment

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Alzheimer's Biomarkers Tied to Endogenous Estrogen Exposure in Women

Longer reproductive period linked to amyloid, p-tau in cognitively normal older women

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You're Not Alone in Your Darkest Hours

Ending the silence on mental health can save the lives of our peers, our patients, and ourselves

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The Mental Health Toll of Not Matching

Reports of suicides and unprecedented social media dialogue have turned a spotlight on the issue

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APOE Gene Influences Alzheimer's Symptoms, Biomarkers in Down Syndrome

Earlier Alzheimer's changes seen in APOE4 carriers

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The Elephant in the Doctors' Lounge

It's time to get healthcare workers talking about their own mental health

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What's Driving Eating Disorders in Trans Patients?

Proper care begins with understanding

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Q&A: Helping Surfside Survivors, and Other Trauma Patients, Return to Normal

Columbia University's John Markowitz outlines the types of therapies that are proven to work

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When You Ignore My Gender, You Dehumanize Me

As physicians, we must do better to support trans patients

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COVID-19 Pandemic Upped Anxiety in Adults, Kids With Diabetes

Providers should be screening patients on how COVID is affecting them, says researcher

Biden Administration Eases Rules for Mobile Vans for Substance Use Treatment

Aim is to increase treatment access in rural areas, underserved communities

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Rise in Alcohol Dependence Seen During Pandemic

AUD in U.K. study tied to worse COVID outcomes and more mental health problems as well

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Two Inflammatory Proteins Linked With Slower Cognitive Decline

Surprise finding ties plasma cytokine levels with Alzheimer's biomarkers and cognition

Hospital Slapped With Lawsuit Over Horrifying Attack on Resident

"Dr. A" was repeatedly stabbed with a lunch tray metal knife and pen as nurses hid in fear

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Can Cannabis Use Lead to Suicidal Thoughts?

Survey data showed increasing suicidal behaviors among young adults over prior decade

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As Overdoses Rise, Opioid Treatment Providers Struggle to Get Paid

Providers of medication assisted treatment say they're bleeding cash, and unable to keep staff

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Gender-Affirming Surgical Fellowships Gaining Steam in the U.S.

Since 2017, number of programs offering multidisciplinary training has grown from one to eight

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Howie Mandel 'Living in a Nightmare' With OCD

Comedian wants to remove the stigma of his illness

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Child Mental Health Crisis Needs Attention, AMA Delegates Say

"The pandemic exacerbated a problem we already had and made it a catastrophe"

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Sleep Disorders Tied to Dementia in Patients With TBI

Study evaluates outcomes by sex, independently of other dementia risks

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Alzheimer's Tau Vaccine Shows Immune Response, Safety

Exploratory, post hoc analyses hint at plasma NfL changes, and in some, slower cognitive decline

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Persistent Insomnia Since Childhood Linked with Mood, Anxiety Disorders in Adults

But no increased risk seen in kids whose insomnia improved over time

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Trouble Falling Asleep Predicts Later Cognitive Impairment

Depression and vascular disease may play roles

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