Petition to Give Better Support for Those on Antidepressants
FromĀ Daily Express: A patient advocacy group has launched a petition at the Scottish Parliament requesting improved support services for people withdrawing from antidepressants.Ā People from...
Psychosis Diagnosis Linked With Lower Rates of Exercise
A new study finds that for those experiencing symptoms associated with psychosis, a low-level of physical activity is associated with receiving a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.
Selling Adult ADHD: NPR Coverage Helps Advance Drug Industry
FromĀ HealthNewsReview: NPR recently reported on a study claiming that a test of just six simple questions can reliably diagnose adults with ADHD. Unknown to...
We Need to Talk About Frankie
In this piece forĀ The Cut, Dyan Neary details the story of Frankie Perry, a man whose life was forever altered by being prescribed an...
$3 Million Awarded to Widow who Sued Pharmaceutical Firm
FromĀ Chicago Tribune: GlaxoSmithKline must pay $3 million to the widow of a man who killed himself after taking the antidepressant paroxetine.
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Study Explores Cognitive Effects of Antipsychotics
Reduced usage of antipsychotics in first-episode psychosis was associated with improved executive functioning.
Up in Smoke: Speculative Claims about Smoking Cessation Drug
FromĀ HealthNewsReview: A recent news release from Florida Atlantic University has urged wider use of Chantix, a prescription medication for smoking cessation. The release made...
Could ‘Treatment Resistance’ be an Effect of Antidepressants?
Previously taking antidepressants could make individuals less likely to respond to treatment for bipolar II depression.
How to Better Understand Your Child
FromĀ Greater Good: According to pediatrician Claudia Gould, parents and professionals can better understand children's behavior by paying attention to the meaning behind it.
"In a...
Veterans with both PTSD and Dementia More Likely to be Prescribed Antipsychotics
Researchers found that veterans with both conditions had higher odds of being prescribed second-generation antipsychotics than those presenting with just PTSD.
Why Everyone Should Watch 13 Reasons Why
FromĀ Mindbodygreen: The new Netflix seriesĀ 13 Reasons Why portrays poignant and important truths about the causes of teen suicide, including the prevalence of bullying and...
Researchers Question Link Between Genetics and Depression
A new study, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, found no link between genetics and the occurrence of depressive symptoms.
Pharma CEO Says he can Stop Profiting off Opioid Epidemic
FromĀ The Onion: "Visibly trembling as he wiped beads of perspiration from his forehead, Arcelis Pharmaceuticals CEO Paul Corrier told reporters Wednesday that he could...
How Long Should you Stay on Antidepressants?
FromĀ The Guardian: Antidepressants may be addictive; many people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping them. Some psychiatrists suggest that long-term usage may be harmful and...
Deadly Drugs Misused in U.S. Nursing Facilities
FromĀ AARP: The family of Bobby Glenn Tweed recently settled a lawsuit with a nursing home over his wrongful death.Ā Tweed was prescribed psychotropic drugs without...
Added Evidence for Yoga for Major Depression
Randomized controlled trial finds yoga intervention reduces depression severity.
How Many Pills are too Many?
FromĀ The New York Times: Overprescription is becoming an increasingly prevalent public health issue, especially for older adults with multiple chronic conditions.
"Though studies have found...
Might Antidepressants Create Treatment Resistance?
FromĀ Psychiatric Times: A recent study of individualsĀ diagnosed with bipolar II disorder found that patients who haveĀ taken antidepressants in the past areĀ less likely to respond...
Reducing Overuse of Low-Value Treatments
Researchers provide an action-planning framework to engage providers in the reduction of low-value healthcare.
Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising Linked to Dangerous Overtreatment
A new study links direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising to increased testosterone treatment, even when patients do not have a diagnosable condition.
Trump’s Pick to Oversee Big Pharma has Ties to Opioid Industry
FromĀ The Intercept: Newly released documents show that Dr. Scott Gottlieb, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, has received almost $45,000 in speaking fees...
TV Documentary Funded by Doctor with Industry Ties
FromĀ STAT: A new documentary, "The Painful Truth," chronicles the plight of several patients struggling to find treatment for their chronic pain, suggesting that physicians...
Danish Study Finds Better 10-year Outcomes in Patients Off Antipsychotics
Study finds that 74% of patients with a psychotic disorder off antipsychotics at end of 10 years are in remission.
United Nations Statement Criticizes Medicalization of Depression on World Health Day
"There is a need of a shift in investments in mental health, from focusing on 'chemical imbalances' to focusing on 'power imbalances' and inequalities"
Continuity of Social Groups Helps Prevent Postpartum Depression
Mothersā loss of group membership impacts their social identity and linked to postpartum depression.
