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ECT and Death by Suicide
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April 13, 2022

It is unclear if a course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is associated with a decreased risk of death by suicide. This study examined the association of adequate exposure to...
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Effects of a Digital Medicine System on Psychiatric Hospitalization Rates for Adults With Schizophrenia
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April 11, 2022

This clinical trial investigated whether hospitalization rates improved when patients with schizophrenia were treated via a digital medicine system (aripiprazole tablets with sensor) versus oral standard-of-care therapy.
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Smartphone-Based Mental Health Screening in Adolescents and Young Adults
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April 6, 2022

This study used smartphone-based screening to explore depression, anxiety, well-being, and suicidality in young people in Mexico City.
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Health Anxiety and Lifestyle Behavior During COVID-19
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April 5, 2022

In this study, the authors assessed the intensity of negative emotions such as fear and anxiety and lifestyle behaviors among healthy individuals and those with chronic mental illness during...
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Economic Burden of MDD and Suicidality
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April 4, 2022

Acute suicidal ideation or behavior (SIB) that accompanies major depressive disorder (MDD) may produce a substantial economic burden. This study evaluated health care resource utilization and costs of commercially...
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Early Improvement in OCD
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March 31, 2022

This study examined if early response to SSRIs can reliably indicate future response to the same drug and compared 2 medications frequently used to treat OCD: sertraline and fluvoxamine.
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Differences Among Second-Generation Antipsychotics in Effects on HbA1c
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March 30, 2022

The antipsychotic blonanserin was associated with less change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels than olanzapine, and changes in BMI were lower for both blonanserin and aripiprazole. Study results indicate...
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Association of Higher ALFF and Suicidal Ideation in BD
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March 30, 2022

Higher amplitude of low frequency fluctuation in the right hippocampus and thalamus has been found to be associated with suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder. The present study evaluated...
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Increased Admissions for Substance Use Disorder Among Older Adults, 2000–2017
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March 28, 2022

From 2000 to 2017, the number of older adults admitted for substance use disorder treatment increased by 203.7%, as compared to 13.0% in younger adults. This study looks at...
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Stigmatization Associated With COVID-19
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March 24, 2022

In this study, the authors survey and analyze the experience of stigma among patients with COVID-19 in Iran.
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Treatment Resistance in Late-Onset MDD
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March 23, 2022

This study investigated the association of physical versus psychiatric comorbidities with treatment resistance in older people with late-onset major depressive disorder.
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Use of the Telugu Insomnia Severity Index During COVID-19
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March 22, 2022

This study explored the factor structure of the Telugu-translated version of the Insomnia Severity Index, administered among primary care health workers in rural India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Quetiapine XR in Comorbid Depression and Anxiety
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March 21, 2022

Quetiapine is often used off-label for anxiety and as an augmentation agent in treatment-resistant depression. This study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine in augmenting first-line antidepressants for...
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Antipsychotic Prescription in Prodromal Psychosis
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March 21, 2022

Although antipsychotics are not considered the first option to treat individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis, use of these medications is common. This study explored characteristics of...
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Driving Habits Among Patients With Epilepsy
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March 17, 2022

Patients with epilepsy are often instructed to avoid high-risk situations such as driving. This study assessed if patients with epilepsy are driving and their awareness regarding driving and whether...
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Cognitive Trajectories of MBI
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March 16, 2022

The diagnostic construct of mild behavioral impairment (MBI), proposed to identify an at-risk group for dementia, has been studied mostly in Western populations. This study investigated the epidemiologic characteristics...
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Phenotypes to Differentiate Functional Seizures and Epilepsy
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March 15, 2022

The authors of this study evaluated if data-driven clustering and projection analysis could identify symptom phenotypes to differentiate between patients with functional seizures and epileptic seizures.
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Deimplementation of Benzodiazepine Prescribing for PTSD Among Veterans
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March 14, 2022

Given concerns about inappropriate prescribing in post-9/11 veterans, a goal of the Veterans Health Administration has been to reduce off-label prescribing practices. This study tracks benzodiazepine prescribing for PTSD...
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Diabetes Care Models in Schizophrenia Patients
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March 14, 2022

Managing care for individuals with mental and medical comorbidities is particularly challenging. This study compared the management and outcomes of diabetes care under different care models in individuals with...
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HSA-HDHPs and Bipolar Disorder Medication Cost Burden
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March 9, 2022

This study examined the effects of high-deductible health plans paired with health savings accounts (HSA-HDHPs)—which require substantial out-of-pocket spending for most services—on medication out-of-pocket spending in people with bipolar...
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Mental Health of Health Care Workers During COVID-19
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March 8, 2022

This study assessed depression, anxiety, and burnout among health care workers to examine associations of these mental health outcomes with personal protective equipment and high-risk patient contact.
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Patient Experiences With Migraine
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March 3, 2022

This study explored important themes in patients’ experiences with migraine to understand the relationship of these themes with external factors such as the health care system and societal influences.
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OCD During the Era of COVID-19
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March 3, 2022

This study investigated the prevalence of OCD during the COVID-19 pandemic among the general population of the United Arab Emirates.
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Postpartum Harm Thoughts and Maternal Aggression
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March 1, 2022

Many new mothers have unwanted intrusive thoughts of infant-related harm, and such thoughts are a core feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This study explores whether unwanted intrusive thoughts and...
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