Lifestyle

Can Mindfulness Improve Opioid Use Disorder Treatment?

A recent study examined the effectiveness of mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement (MORE) on opioid-related outcomes and pain.

New Proposal Aims to Define Standard THC Units Across Cannabis Products, Administration Routes

The ever-increasing range of cannabis products on the market has been accompanied by varying levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and may confer increased risks for THC-related harm.

Adolescent Girls Using Oral Contraceptives Have Higher Self-Reported Depressive Symptoms

Symptoms of depression are associated with oral contraceptive use in 16-year-old girls compared with adolescents and young women up to 25 years of age.

Psychotherapy for Depression May Be Cost-Effective Over Time

For patients with major depressive disorder, neither second-generation antidepressants nor cognitive behavioral therapy offers consistently superior cost-effectiveness.

Google Searches for CBD Increased Substantially

Interest in cannabidiol (CBD) across the United States has increased considerably and is accelerating.

Review Investigates Effects of Intermittent Fasting

An intermittent fasting diet may be beneficial for reducing body mass index (BMI) and improving glycemic control, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Physician-Mothers Report High Rate of Peripartum Depression, Endorse Stigmatizing Beliefs About Condition

The prevalence of peripartum depression is high in physician mothers, with white physicians reporting higher adjusted rates than black physicians, and Asian physicians reporting lower receipt of treatment.

Youngest in Classroom at Higher Risk for Diagnosis of Depression

Children at young relative age within the school year were also at higher risk for ADHD and intellectual disability.

Some Nutritional Supplements May Aid Mental Health Conditions

Nutrient supplements had good safety profiles and no known contraindications with psychiatric medications.

15-Item Geriatric Depression Scale Effective at Identifying Depression in the Elderly

A team of Korean investigators conducted a study to assess the ability of the 15-item geriatric depression scale to discern depression in the elderly.

CBD and Other Cannabinoids in Pain Management

The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids to manage several clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, and epilepsy, is finding support through a growing body of evidence.

Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety

The researchers found that during a median follow-up of 21.9 years, women who underwent hysterectomy at any age experienced increased risks for de novo depression (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.26; absolute risk increase, 6.6%) and anxiety (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.22; absolute risk increase, 4.7%).

Family History of Psychiatric Illness Increases Risk in Offspring

A family history of illness in prior generations may be related to an earlier age at onset of bipolar disease.

Working for a Health System vs Remaining Independent

Physician practices need to weigh the pros and cons of remaining independent or joining an integrated health care delivery system.

Telehealth Intervention May Positively Affect Comorbid Diabetes, Depression

Patients enrolled in the telehealth intervention HOPE saw clinically significant reductions in depression symptoms but not glycemic control.

Suicide Rates Increasing for Male, Female Youths in US

Adjusted suicide mortality rates increased from 1.7 to 4.2 per 100,000 female youths from 1999 to 2017.

The Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression

The association between disease activity and emotional processing biases may play a role in the higher rates of depression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Oral Contraceptive Use in Adolescents Tied to Later Depression Risk

Findings show long-term impact on adolescent women’s risk of depression regardless of their use of oral contraception in adulthood.

CBT and DBT Reduce Suicide Behaviors Compared With Treatment as Usual

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are effective psychological treatments that may be used to reduce suicidal risk among adults.

Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University

The center has received $17 million in funding from group of private donors.