Health
Marijuana use linked to epigenetic changes
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Molecular Psychiatry has found.
Jul 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bipolar disorder linked to heightened risk of early death from external causes
People with bipolar disorder—characterized by extreme mood swings—are six times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those without the condition, finds ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Owning a pet does not reduce symptoms of severe mental illness, study shows
Living with and having a close bond with a companion animal does not necessarily lead to significant mental health improvements in people with a serious mental illness, say researchers.
Jul 14, 2023
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Medications
Study finds antipsychotic medication prescriptions for children sharply declined between 2008 and 2016
Antipsychotic prescription medication for children has declined significantly, according to a Rutgers study that found a 43 percent drop for Medicaid-enrolled children from 45 states.
Jul 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Program helps folks battling mental illness beat another foe: Smoking
Dr. Richard Stumacher's coworker at Northwell Health in New York City used to smoke to curb her severe anxiety, and tried multiple times to stop.
Jul 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study reveals impact of COVID-19 on mental health in Europe
Across Europe, depression and anxiety disorders became more common following the onset of the pandemic, reports a major review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
Jun 14, 2023
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Genetics
Examining the patchwork of mutations contributing to bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major psychiatric condition that afflicts about 1% of people. Symptoms of BD include sudden onset of depressive mood with loss of interest which alternates with a manic state of hyperactivity. The ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds
More than three in five children (63%) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services within six months after a firearm injury, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Jun 5, 2023
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Genetics
Same genes found to be related to both cannabis use and serious mental disorders
The relationship between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders has been widely debated.
May 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bipolar disorder, unipolar depression up with cannabis use disorder
Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is associated with increased risk of psychotic and nonpsychotic bipolar disorder and unipolar depression, according to a study published online May 24 in JAMA Psychiatry.
May 25, 2023
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