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Dementia in the News
What's the latest in dementia?
Predicting Daytime Sleepiness & Fatigue Post-Stroke
Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms at 3 months post-stroke might predict daytime sleepiness and fatigue at 12 months.
Psychopharmacology Conference Offers New Research, Prescribing Tips
Check out the best clinical pearls from the 2022 Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Congress!
Air Pollution Affects Depressive Symptoms in Bipolar Disorder
New research indicates worsened air quality leads to increased depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.
Identifying the Symptom of Worthlessness to Prevent Suicide in Adolescents With ADHD
Screening for the symptom of worthlessness could save your adolescent patient’s life…
Assessing 2022: What’s the Prognosis in Psychiatry?
First TAAR1 Agonist Studied as Adjunctive Therapy for MDD
The first patient in a phase 2/3 study evaluating ulotaront for MDD has been enrolled.
Formic Acid as a Urinary Biomarker for Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease
New research finds that a urine test for formic acid could detect early-stage Alzheimer disease.
Phase 3 Trial of Dexmedetomidine for Bipolar I or II, Schizophrenia Doses First Participants
The phase 3 SERENITY III trial investigating at-home use of dexmedetomidine (BXCL501) sublingual film for agitation associated with bipolar I or II disorder or schizophrenia has started.
Tales From the Clinic: Leading by Case Example
Have you missed the latest episodes of the series Tales From the Clinic: The Art of Psychiatry?
Senators Introduce New Bill to Promote Research and Access to MDMA, Psilocybin
A new bill, the Breakthrough Therapies Act, would encourage the reclassification of MDMA and psilocybin from schedule I to schedule II drugs.
MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: Completion of Phase 3 Study
The second of a phase 3 study examining MDMA-AT just completed its final participant visit.
The Road to Over-the-Counter Naloxone: FDA Releases Federal Register Notice
We may be one step closer to nonprescription naloxone.
Optimizing Adult ADHD Treatment: An All-Day Affair
ADHD is an all-day affair, and treating it in an adult population can be difficult.
How to Improve Treatment Adherence by Overcoming Antipsychotic Side Effects
What is the impact of antipsychotic side effects on medication adherence?
A Single Dose of Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A single dose of psilocybin could help patients with treatment-resistant depression, according to a new study.
Psychotic Disorders May Nearly Triple Dementia Risk
Individuals with a psychotic disorder are 2.5 times more likely than those without one to develop dementia.
Treating Depression to Prevent Dementia
According to new research, treating depression in older adults could decrease risk of dementia by 51%.
Scariest in Psychiatry
What scares mental health clinicians? We asked, and these brave individuals replied…
Decriminalizing Mental Health: Partnering With Law Enforcement to Reduce Unwanted Outcomes
How can PMHNP consults with law enforcement reduce involuntary transfers and other unwanted outcomes?
App Intervention May Reduce Insomnia in Health Care Workers
Does the YOI intervention improve mental health workers’ insomnia? Research says yes.
ADHD Drugs Negatively Affect Bone Density
Recent research determined the medications modafinil, atomoxetine, and guanfacine negatively impact bones.
Psychiatric Times™ Conference: Clinical Pearls, New Research
Did you miss the 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference? We've got you covered.
Understanding the Long-Term Clinical Course of Comorbid SUD and ADHD
Comorbid SUD and ADHD is associated with more severe illness. What do we understand about these comorbid conditions and what do we still need to learn?
New Poll Data Shows US Adults Believe Suicide Can be Prevented
A new poll sought to understand the public’s beliefs about mental health and suicide prevention. Here are the results.
Advocating for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
The NCCHC and 166 national organizations recently signed a letter to Senate leadership advocating for increased access to buprenorphine.
USPSTF Makes Historic Anxiety and Depression Draft Screening Recommendations
For the first time, the USPSTF is recommending anxiety screening for adults under 65.
Reading First-Hand Stories May Help Reduce Suicidal Thoughts
Reading 1 story a day might help those living with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
NDA for Long-Acting Injectable for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Accepted
The FDA has accepted the NDA for aripiprazole 2-month, ready-to-use, long-acting injectable.
Stimulant-Induced Persistent Psychotic Disorder: New Treatment Potential
Long-acting injectable haloperidol decanoate may work as a treatment for Adderall-induced persistent psychosis.