Mental Health
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Do Antipsychotic Overprescribing Warning Letters Work?
The intervention reduced quetiapine use among all patients with dementia.
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Online, Self-Help Program May Curb Binge Eating
Results of a randomized, controlled trial suggest that an online cognitive-behavioral program may help large numbers of people with binge-eating...
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Internet Use Good for Mental Well-Being?
A study including 2 million people found that connection to the internet was generally better for mental well-being.
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Does Racism in Black Americans Boost Alzheimer’s Risk?
Alzheimer’s disease is twice as prevalent in Black Americans as in Whites, at 18.6% and 10%, respectively, and the difference can’t be attributed...
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CBT Tops Mindfulness Therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder
Patients receiving grief-focused CBT had a better response than those receiving mindfulness-based cognitive therapy but both groups had a...
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More Rapid Confirmation of an Autism Diagnosis Is Coming to Primary Care
Poor outcome in autism linked to delayed diagnosis is driving change.
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High-Potency Cannabis Tied to Impaired Brain Development, Psychosis, Cannabis-Use Disorder
“Clearly new treatment strategies are needed to address the mounting challenge of cannabis-use disorder risk in teens and young adults.”
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Follow-Up for Pediatric Depression Doubles With New Quality Initiative
In a cultural shift, pediatric clinic takes ownership of mental health outcomes.
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Customized Video Games Promising for ADHD, Depression, in Children
“The studies are showing these video games really do work, at least for ADHD and depression but maybe not for anxiety.”
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Top Predictors of Substance Initiation in Youth Flagged
The results show certain modifiable risk factors may play a role in preventing youth from starting to use substances.
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The Importance of Family Therapy for Transgender Youth
A powerful predictor of good mental health outcomes for transgender youth is parental support and acceptance.