VR Intervention Improves Social Rhythms in Bipolar Disorder
A virtual reality cognitive remediation intervention improved activity, social, and chronotype rhythms among patients with bipolar disorder.
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Behavioral Health
Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Certain categories of environmental toxicants are associated with depressive symptoms.
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Acupuncture Can Reduce Methadone Dose, Opioid Craving
For patients with opioid use disorder receiving methadone maintenance treatment, eight weeks of acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture.
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Q&A: Bias-Based Bullying Tied to Emotional Distress in Children
Children who identify as gender-queer experienced the highest prevalence of emotional distress related to homophobic and transphobic, or bias-based, bullying.
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Health Utilities Index Identifies Cognitive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
Patient-reported cognitive impairment based on the Health Utilities Index may serve as a quick ‘litmus test’ for assessing quality of life in patients with MS.
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Treatment Modality May Reduce Obesity in Patients With Schizophrenia
Accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) shows promise in reducing obesity and impulsivity among individuals with schizophrenia.
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Mood Disorders Common in Black Women With HIV
Mood disorders are prevalent in Black women with HIV, but do not worsen care retention; age and mood disorders inversely linked to retention.
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Deficits in Ancillary Services for Older Patients With HIV
HIV patients aged 55+ experience 37.7% unmet ancillary service needs; higher in non-White, housing-unstable individuals without private insurance (JAIDS).
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Patient Perception of MS Symptoms Influences Functional Activity Difficulty
Study determines that the way patients with MS perceive their symptoms affects how difficult they report the ability to complete functional activities.
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Psoriasis & Other Skin Diseases Pose a Psychological Burden
Plaque psoriasis and other skin diseases can cause a psychosocial burden and feelings of...
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Brief Training Improves Counseling by Pediatricians on Social Media Safety
Training on social media safety for pediatricians improved rates of patient counseling on the topic and adolescents’ social media behavior.
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Q&A: Integrative Therapies for Adults With Cancer With Anxiety & Depression
An evidence-based guideline to help healthcare professionals give sound advice regarding mental health to people with cancer is sorely needed.
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Q&A: Assessing Patient Preferences Improves HIV Outcomes
Understanding the preferences of patients with HIV in care coordination programs, and revising programs based on those preferences, leads to better outcomes.
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Q&A: Collaboration Improves PrEP Uptake in Latino MSM
Collaboration among healthcare providers and community-based organizations may be a viable strategy to increase PrEP uptake among Latino MSM.
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Frequency of ADHD Medication Errors Jumps Nearly 300% From 2000 to 2021
Increases in ADHD medication-related errors occurred most often among children aged 6-12 and primarily involved inadvertently taking a medication twice.
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Substance Use Screening May Benefit Depression Treatments
Increased training in substance use disorder identification and frontline treatments may provide value for primary care patients.
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Study Challenges the Impact of Antiseizure Meds on Psychotropic Drug Outcomes in Patients With Epilepsy
In patients with epilepsy taking antiseizure and psychotropic medications, drug-drug interactions may not substantially impact outcomes as expected.
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From Access to Advocacy: How Pediatricians Can Improve LGBTQ Mental Healthcare
Pediatricians have a significant role in gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth, who may not have access to LGBTQ-specific services in mental health facilities.
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Nearly 50% of Those With New-Onset Epilepsy Have Comorbid Mood/Anxiety Disorders
A comprehensive assessment of new-onset epilepsy should include screening for psychiatric conditions, which can impact up to 50% of this patient population.
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