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Simple Behaviors Boost Mental Health
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May 12, 2025

A new study confirms that simple, everyday actions, such as socializing, helping others, and staying active, can boost mental health.
Investing in Nurses Saves Lives. And Money.
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April 29, 2025

Chronic understaffing endangers patients and costs more in the long run than simply hiring enough permanent registered nurses.
Employees Still Hesitant to Discuss Mental Health
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February 28, 2025

Many employees hesitate to take advantage of mental health benefits at work, due to stigma, fear of judgment, and lack of awareness.
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Esketamine Nasal Spray vs Quetiapine ER in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Original Research

January 27, 2025

Esketamine was associated with significantly larger improvements in work productivity loss and related costs compared to quetiapine, suggesting greater benefits from patient well-being and employer perspectives.
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Medication Use and Lines of Treatment in Patients With Insomnia Disorder
Original Research

September 11, 2024

In this Canadian study, the annual cost of medications for insomnia was $54.8 million, and $30.3 million (55.2%) met inappropriate medication use criteria.
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Weekly Mind Reader: When is Vomiting Not a Gut Problem?
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August 23, 2024

This week features a report on chronic vomiting, a review of the economic impact of cognitive impairment, and how apps can advance care.

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VEGF and Other Biomarkers in Cognition of First Episode Psychosis
Original Research

July 9, 2025

VEGF levels were significantly higher in the first-episode psychosis group than in the control group. The preliminary results suggest that increase in VEGF might help preserve social cognition after...
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A Case Series of Intimate Partner Violence in Older Adults
Original Research

July 9, 2025

This case series highlights the complexity in assessing and managing IPV in both members of the older adult dyad. Specific approaches are required given the interdependency often present in...
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A Primer on Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis and Its Strengths and Limitations
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology

July 7, 2025

This article discusses individual participant data meta-analysis, which differs from conventional meta-analysis in that the statistical team obtains and processes individual participant data from the source studies.

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Mental Health Effects of Tirzepatide
Case Report

July 10, 2025

The authors describe 2 cases demonstrating the potential mental health benefits of tirzepatide, a GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist.
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Serious Suicide Attempt Management
Rounds in the General Hospital

July 8, 2025

Approximately half of the individuals who take their own life have had contact with their primary care provider within the month before their death.
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The Hidden Perils of Kratom
Case Report

July 8, 2025

This case highlights the toxic effects of high-dose kratom and subsequent management using second-generation antipsychotics
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Weekly Mind Reader: Managing the Unthinkable
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July 11, 2025

This week, we discuss suicide – managing patients who’ve attempted it and how psychedelics may (or may not) help prevent it. 
New Autism Study Uncovers Four Biological Subtypes
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July 11, 2025

Researchers identified four distinct genetic and clinical subtypes of autism, paving the way for more personalized treatments.
Your Personality Could Unlock A Love of Exercise
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July 10, 2025

Your personality might shape not only which workouts you enjoy but how much exercise relieves your stress.

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