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Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Psychotic Disorder in Youth

WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2024 – There is a strong association between cannabis use and risk for psychotic disorder in adolescents, according to a study published online May 22 in Psychological Medicine....

1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...

One in Six Teen Girls Showing Signs of Social Media Addiction

THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – One in six girls in high school has possible social media addiction, which is tied to poorer mental well-being, according to a study published online May 21 in the Archives...

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Can Present at Any Stage of Lupus

TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), neuropsychiatric (NP) symptoms can first present at any stage in the disease course, according to a study published...

Mediterranean Diet Could Be a Stress-Buster, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 16, 2024 – The Mediterranean diet has already been shown to be great for a person’s physical health, but new research finds that following the Mediterranean diet also can lift your m...

Physicians With Disabilities May Experience Depersonalization

MONDAY, May 13, 2024 – Physicians with disabilities (PWDs) are significantly more likely to experience depersonalization but not emotional exhaustion when compared with their peers without...

American Psychiatric Association, May 4-8

The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 4 to 8 in New York City, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health...

Symptom Burden Prevalent in Childhood Cancer Survivors

THURSDAY, May 9, 2024 – Symptom burden is prevalent among young childhood cancer survivors, with caregiver anxiety and greater neighborhood deprivation associated with greater symptom burden,...

More Than 321,000 U.S. Kids Lost a Parent to Drug ODs in a Decade

WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – More than 320,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose during the past decade, according to a new study reported May 8 in JAMA Psychiatry. What’s more, the death r...

A Parent's Watchful Eye Does Keep Kids From Drugs, Alcohol: Study

TUESDAY, May 7, 2024 – Parents can be very effective buzzkills for their teens, just by letting kids know they’re being closely watched, a new study reports. Teenagers are less likely to drink, s...

Pediatric ED Length of Stay Reduced With Observation Unit for Mental Health

MONDAY, May 6, 2024 – Children with mental health emergencies presenting to the pediatric emergency department (PED) who receive psychiatric comanagement in a pediatric observation unit (POU) have...

Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety...

When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – At what age does loneliness strike adults the hardest? A new review maps it out, finding that people are more lonely as young adults, grow less lonely as they approach...

Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – Health care professionals should consider stigmatization and bullying in assessing the social and mental health of children and adolescents with chronic skin diseases,...

Warning Letters Can Reduce Quetiapine Overprescribing

MONDAY, April 29, 2024 – For patients with dementia, letters warning primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding overprescribing can reduce quetiapine prescriptions, according to a study published...

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