Mental Health

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One in 9 primary care encounters involved a mental health condition, according to an analysis of over 350 million primary care visits.

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In a study of persons with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, lebrikizumab monotherapy for 16 weeks resulted in improved quality of life and mental health.

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In a study of adolescents with obesity, symptoms of depression and eating disorders decreased over the course of a 52-week intensive behavioral intervention.

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The FDA recently accepted the sNDA for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline and set a PDUFA target action date for February 2025.

Following a decrease, suicide rates among US preteens increased annually by 8.2% from 2008 to 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study.

Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.

Get details on the relationship between obesity and mental health conditions, chronic pain, and hypertension, here.

Shagun Bindlish, MD, discusses the complex interplay between obesity and mental health conditions and how sex is a potential moderating factor.

From top barriers in seeking treatment to how well mental health issues are identified and treated, find out what US adults really think about the mental health care system.

Which city has the highest depression rate? Or the fewest work hours? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.

Vacation behavior among US physicians was found wanting, with more than half taking less than 15 days/year, 20% taking ≤5 days, and 70% working on their time off.

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Semaglutide was associated with a lower risk of first-time and recurrent suicidal ideations in patients with obesity or overweight or T2D, according to new study.

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The task force recommends clinicians provide or refer children and adolescents with a high BMI to intensive, comprehensive behavioral interventions.

Speaking about treating mental health symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection, Dr Abby Cheng reiterates the importance of validating the patient's experience.

Is the patient's low energy related to long COVID-related depression, post-exertional malaise, both? The differential diagnosis is all about nuance, says physiatrist Cheng.

Physiatrist Abby Cheng, MD, an author of the AAPM&R Long COVID Mental Health Consensus Guidance Statement, discusses why the symptoms can be confusing.

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Results of a new study showed that greater intake of ultraprocessed foods, particularly artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages, was linked to a higher risk for depression.

What state has highest share of adult depression? Or the lowest divorce rate? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.

Elevated inflammation, rather than depression, may drive poor weight loss outcomes in patients with obesity following bariatric surgery, suggest authors of new study.

Results from a new study suggest that postnatal SSRI treatment may be beneficial in the long term for both women with postpartum depression and their children.

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