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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
10/09/2024
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may...
10/09/2024
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Psilocybin Shows Potential for Depression Treatment, Meta-Analysis Finds
10/03/2024
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin demonstrated an effect similar to escitalopram for the treatment of depressive symptoms in a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in The BMJ.
High-dose psilocybin...
10/03/2024
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Increasing Depression Symptoms in Older Adults Associated With Amyloid Accumulation
09/09/2024
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms in older adults were associated with early amyloid accumulation in regions responsible for emotional control, and may foretell later Alzheimer Disease (AD) development
Increasing depression symptoms...
09/09/2024
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Added Remote Support for Antidepressant Discontinuation Offers Only Small Benefits
08/07/2024
Adding internet and phone support to a family practitioner review for possible discontinuation of long-term antidepressants provided small additional benefits.
Adding internet and phone support to a family practitioner review for possible discontinuation of long-term antidepressants provided small additional benefits.
Adding internet and phone...
08/07/2024
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Secondary Analysis Shows Which Patients With TRD Benefit Most From Ketamine
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Secondary Analysis Shows Which Patients With TRD Benefit Most From Ketamine
07/24/2024
Ketamine was associated with greater treatment response than electroconvulsive therapy in patients with nonpsychotic treatment-resistant depression who had moderately severe or severe pretreatment symptoms and who initiated treatment as...
Ketamine was associated with greater treatment response than electroconvulsive therapy in patients with nonpsychotic treatment-resistant depression who had moderately severe or severe pretreatment symptoms and who initiated treatment as...
Ketamine was associated with...
07/24/2024
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One in 7 Patients Experience Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms, Study Says
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One in 7 Patients Experience Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms, Study Says
07/22/2024
Including non-specific effects, approximately 15% or 1 in 6 to 7 patients experience antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in The Lancet Psychiatry. 
Including non-specific effects, approximately 15% or 1 in 6 to 7 patients experience antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in The Lancet Psychiatry. 
Including non-specific effects,...
07/22/2024
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Extended-Release Ketamine Tablets May Improve Safety and Tolerability in TRD Treatment
07/12/2024
Racemic ketamine administered as an extended-release tablet (R-107) may offer a treatment option with improved safety and tolerability for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Racemic ketamine administered as an extended-release tablet (R-107) may offer a treatment option with improved safety and tolerability for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Racemic ketamine administered as...
07/12/2024
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Perimenopausal Patients at Significant Risk For Depression Emergence
06/13/2024
Compared to those in the pre-menopause phase, perimenopausal patients are at a higher risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses. Results from the systematic review and meta-analysis were published in The Journal of Affective...
Compared to those in the pre-menopause phase, perimenopausal patients are at a higher risk for depressive symptoms and diagnoses. Results from the systematic review and meta-analysis were published in The Journal of Affective...
Compared to those in the...
06/13/2024
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Overlooked Concussion in Children May Cause Mental Health Comorbidities
05/02/2024
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant symptoms after head injury are more likely to experience mental and social disturbances and require mental health services, but 23% aren't being evaluated for concussion or brain trauma.
Children who show significant...
05/02/2024
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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Rate of Antidepressant Dispensing to Young People
03/14/2024
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults, already on the rise through 2019, rose 63.5% faster after the outbreak of COVID-19. University of Michigan researchers published their findings in Pediatrics.
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults, already on the rise through 2019, rose 63.5% faster after the outbreak of COVID-19. University of Michigan researchers published their findings in Pediatrics.
Antidepressant dispensing to...
03/14/2024
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NEW FROM THE NP INSTITUTE ONLINE LEARNING HUB

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Rapid Refresh
Navigating Bipolar Disorder Treatment: Exploring the Role of Second-Generation Antipsychotics
04/11/2024

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN

Featuring Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and Julie Carbray, PhD, FPMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, APRN, explore the nuanced role of second-generation antipsychotics in bipolar disorder treatment. They discuss the complexities of managing mania and depression phases and...
Andrew Penn, MS, PMHNP, and...
04/11/2024
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Amber Hoberg
Rapid Refresh
Long-Acting Injectables for Adolescents With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
04/10/2024
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC, navigates the complexities of adolescent psychosis treatment, exploring the potential benefits and considerations of LAIs for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, while emphasizing evidence-based practice for...
Amber Hoberg, PMHNP-BC,...
04/10/2024
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Clinical Pearls
Tolerability Testing in Long-Acting Injectable Prescriptions
04/03/2024
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for tolerability before prescribing a long-acting injectable (LAI)? Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer their clinical insight.
Do clinicians need to test for...
04/03/2024
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