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Neuropsychiatric Side Effects Reported With CB1 Weight-Loss Drug
10/16/2024
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with...
10/16/2024
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More Than a Fifth of Overdose Decedents Had Non–Substance Mental Health Disorder
09/23/2024
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths in the United States involved people with mental health disorders (MHD) unrelated to substance use, according to a study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
In 2022, 1 in 5 overdose deaths...
09/23/2024
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FDA OKs Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
09/13/2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for DaylightRx, a prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
The United States Food and Drug...
09/13/2024
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New-Onset Anxiety Increases PD Risk in Adults 50 and Older
08/27/2024
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson disease (PD) is doubled in adults 50 and older with new-onset anxiety compared with those without anxiety, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice.
The risk of developing Parkinson...
08/27/2024
Neurology
Mental Illness Incidence Increases After COVID-19, But Less So in Vaccinated Adults
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Mental Illness Incidence Increases After COVID-19, But Less So in Vaccinated Adults
08/26/2024
Rates of most mental illnesses were higher over the 4 weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with before or without COVID-19, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Rates of most mental illnesses were higher over the 4 weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis compared with before or without COVID-19, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Rates of most mental illnesses...
08/26/2024
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Cognitive and Psychiatric Burden Substantial Up to 3 Years After Acute COVID-19
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Cognitive and Psychiatric Burden Substantial Up to 3 Years After Acute COVID-19
08/19/2024
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric symptom trajectories increased over 2 to 3 years after hospitalization for acute COVID-19, according to a study published in Lancet Psychiatry.
Cognitive and psychiatric...
08/19/2024
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FDA Rejection of MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Divides Psychedelic Stakeholders
08/16/2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week rejected the new drug application (NDA) from Lykos Therapeutics for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in conjunction with...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week rejected the new drug application (NDA) from Lykos Therapeutics for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in conjunction with...
The US Food and Drug...
08/16/2024
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CYP2D6-Metabolized Opioids and Antidepressant Concomitant Use Increases Adverse Events in Nursing Home Residents
08/02/2024
Recent findings have shed light on the potential risks associated with the simultaneous use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids alongside CYP2D6-inhibiting (as opposed to CYP2D6-neutral) antidepressants among older nursing home residents.
Recent findings have shed light on the potential risks associated with the simultaneous use of CYP2D6-metabolized opioids alongside CYP2D6-inhibiting (as opposed to CYP2D6-neutral) antidepressants among older nursing home residents.
Recent findings have shed light...
08/02/2024
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Grief-Related Psychiatric Conditions Common Among Bereaved Adults
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Grief-Related Psychiatric Conditions Common Among Bereaved Adults
07/16/2024
PTSD, MDD, and PGD appear highly prevalent and comorbid among bereaved US adults, particularly those who experienced a traumatic loss of a psychologically close other.
PTSD, MDD, and PGD appear highly prevalent and comorbid among bereaved US adults, particularly those who experienced a traumatic loss of a psychologically close other.
PTSD, MDD, and PGD appear highly...
07/16/2024
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Symptom Improvement Found Across Diagnoses With Placebo
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Symptom Improvement Found Across Diagnoses With Placebo
06/12/2024
Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry. 
Placebo treatment was found to...
06/12/2024
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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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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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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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