Lifestyle

Postpartum Depression Peer-Led, Evidence-Based Intervention

Investigators designed this study to evaluate the feasibility and potential utility of a peer-led CBT-based workshop for PPD.

Suicidal Prediction Among Adolescents Seen in Emergency Departments Improving

Researchers sought to compare the ASQ instrument with the CASSY instrument for the predictive validity of suicidal behavior among adolescents treated in EDs.

Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety With Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure

Investigators sought to assess the association between long-term joint exposure to multiple air pollutants and incident depression and anxiety.

Group Yoga Practice Improves Inpatient Experience in Schizophrenia Hospitalization

Inpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders were randomly assigned to receive treatment as usual with or without a yoga-based group intervention for 4 weeks.

Gut-Brain Interaction Disorders Negatively Affect Mental, Physical Well-Being

Researchers assessed the differences in quality of life overall, and by age and sex, across individual disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Gepirone Under Review for Major Depressive Disorder

Exxua (previously named Travivo) is a novel oral serotonin 1A receptor agonist.

IV Ketamine in Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Depression Shows Real-World Efficacy

Researchers sought to characterize real-world efficacy of repeated ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant bipolar depression assessing symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidality, and functioning.

Life Stressors Exacerbate Long COVID Symptoms in Patients Following Hospitalization

In a prospective, longitudinal study, researchers assessed the effect of demographics, pre-COVID-19 comorbidities, index COVID-19 hospitalization metrics, and life stressors on 6- and 12-month outcome metrics in adult patients post-COVID-19 hospitalization.

Complicated Appendicitis More Likely Among Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

Patients with acute appendicitis between 2000 and 2020 were evaluated for complications on the basis of having a mental health diagnosis.

Lifestyle Modification Program Had Similar Outcomes as Mindfulness, Placebo in Treatment-Resistant Depression

A pragmatic, parallel-group, randomized control trial was conducted between 2020 and 2021 to ascertain whether a lifestyle modification program had an effect on patients with treatment-resistance depression.

5-ARIs Linked With Depression, But Not Suicide Risk

This Swedish population-based study has the largest sample size to date exploring these associations.

Best Diets According to the Experts: 2023 Rankings Revealed

A 33 person panel of physicians, registered dietitian nutritionists, and nutritional epidemiologists assessed 24 diets to come up with the final results.

Interventions Targeting Repetitive Negative Thinking May Improve Depression, Anxiety

Can reducing RNT with psychological treatment approaches help improve youth depression and anxiety?

Vraylar Approved as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder

The approval was based on data from 2 trials in adults who met DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5 criteria for MDD and had an inadequate response to 1 to 3 courses of prior antidepressant therapy.

Folic Acid Supplementation Decreases Suicide Attempt Risk, Study Finds

This study looks at whether folic acid supplementation lowers rates of suicide attempts.

Intranasal Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder Gets Fast Track Status

The designation is supported by data from 3 clinical studies.

Esketamine Nasal Spray Bests Quetiapine XR in Difficult-to-Treat Depression

The trial compared Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) to quetiapine extended-release, both in combination with a continuing SSRI or SNRI.

Low-Dose Statin Bests Six Commonly Used Cholesterol Health Supplements

The study included adults aged 40 to 75 years with no history of cardiovascular disease, an LDL-C of 70-189 mg/dL, and a 5-20% 10-year risk of ASCVD.

Smartphone Addiction: Tips for Assessment and Management

Determining when smartphone use has become an addiction in patients is tricky. Researchers outline what to look for.

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Underused: Provider and Patient Perspectives

Authors describe the perspectives of patients and prescribing clinicians regarding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy.