Psychiatry

Psychosocial evidence-based practices tailored specifically to treat schizophrenia do improve functioning, but they are not available to most patients suffering from the condition.

It's not unheard of for patients waiting to get lung transplants to suffer from psychiatric symptoms. In fact, it's actually common and the symptoms aren't limited to those who previously had psychiatric conditions.

Researchers investigated cerebral activation in patients with fibromyalgia (FMS) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and discovered altered central nervous processing in patients with FMS, as well as a distinction between FMS and major depression.

The FDA has approved Tris Pharma's extended-release amphetamine oral suspension (Dyanavel XR) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years and older.

Canadian researchers suggest that quality-controlled herbal cannabis, if used by cannabis-experienced patients as part of a monitored treatment program over one year, appears to be reasonably safe for the treatment of chronic pain.

Researchers investigating the link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have found convincing evidence to support the co-occurrence of COPD and PTSD.

Most adults in developed nations struggle with their weight. Ample quantities of high-quality foods (and plenty of sugar- and fat-laden snacks) do more than just nourish us. They allow us to overindulge; in fact, they tend to make people eat mindlessly.

Chronically ill patients with major depression can benefit from religiously integrated cognitive behavioral therapy at least as much as conventional cognitive therapy, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

Researchers report a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis does not increase the risk of anxiety and depression.

Rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drop as elevation increases, according to findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

Eyelid myoclonia with absences (EMA) can be misdiagnosed as a tic disorder, and reassessment of patients with particular symptoms is advisable.

Aggression and video games are not linked in adults with autism, which is especially relevant to the many recent shootings and the gun control debate, according to findings of a study published in the journal Psychological Science.

Patients with multiple sclerosis can use mental visual imaging training to improve wellbeing, according to findings published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.

Changes in mental health care are being driven by the increasingly aging United States population, new diagnostic criteria, and novel healthcare policy initiatives, among other factors.

The effects of a cognitive-behavioral prevention program for depression appear to be maintained for more than 6 years among teens who are at risk for developing depression and functional impairment.

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less physically active and play alone more than with other children, and the amount of physical activity is associated with socioeconomic status.

Researchers have suggested that major depressive disorder (MDD) is a "nonlinear dynamic phenomenon with two discrete states." If so, then treatment can be more effectively tailored based on which state of MDD patients are in.

Researchers reported that treatment with isotretinoin is not only associated with significant clinical improvement in patients with moderate to severe acne, but it also did not cause worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts in any of the patients in the study.

Even in the absence of coronary artery disease, patients with depression appear to experience more frequent chest pain than patients without depression.

Research shows that treatment with atypical antipsychotics appears to significantly increase the risk of mortality and severe adverse events among patients with Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP), when compared to patients with PDP who did not receive antipsychotics.

A recent study showed that retinal abnormalities detected through objective electrophysiological measurements may help identify the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder and possibly other psychological conditions.

Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), also known as roseroot, may be an effective antidepressant that is safer and better tolerated than sertraline.

Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of schizophrenia features once-monthly and six-week dosing options.

Hemodynamic activity and neural coupling within the salience network are disrupted in psychopathy, and that the effects of psychopathy on moral evaluation are influenced by attentional demands, according to a study in Translational Psychiatry.

Researchers report that not only does a reduction in the use of alcohol in adolescence not lead to replacement by tobacco or cannabis use, but that the same clustering effect blamed for high abuse of all three substances may also contribute to decreases across use of all three substances.

Results from a pilot study suggest that a technique called "Mental Contrasting and Implementation Intentions" is a promising way to promote physical activity in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Study results suggest that sustained remission of major depressive disorder requires treatment of all symptoms until they are undetectable, and make a case for linking symptoms with malfunctioning brain circuits and neurotransmitters to find a targeted approach for treating residual symptoms.

Recurrent major depressive disorder episodes are linked to lower bone density in men, according to findings published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions.

The authors of a previous study on the use of blood gene expression biomarkers to predict future hospitalizations due to suicidality recently published results from their research to identify genes that change in expression between no suicidal ideation (SI) and high SI states.

A recently published article in JAMA Dermatology explored the curious relationship between psoriasis and depression, since psoriasis has been considered a risk factor for depression, and depression a trigger for psoriasis.