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.
The Changing Role of the Pharmaceutical Representative
From theĀ Center for Health Journalism: Due to drug safety scandals and risingĀ drug prices, pharmaceutical representatives are increasingly being criticized by physicians, medical schools, 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.
Swiss Giant Novartis Likely Bribed Thousands in Greece
FromĀ Medical Xpress: According to Greece's justice minister Stavros Kontonis, itĀ is likely that the pharmaceutical company Novartis has bribed thousands of medical professionals andĀ state officials...
New Findings Suggest Masculinity is a Risk Factor for Suicidal Thinking
Men who report being self-reliant may be at greater risk of suicidal thinking.
Added Evidence for Yoga for Major Depression
Randomized controlled trial finds yoga intervention reduces depression severity.
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.
Using Facebook Damages Your Mental Health
FromĀ Metro UK: A recent study found that increased Facebook use is associated with significant reductions in physical health, mental health, and life satisfaction.
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Big New Study Challenges a Genetic Link to Stress, Depression
FromĀ Psych Central: A new meta-analysis found no evidence for a previously reported connection between the serotoninĀ gene, depression, and stress.
"For years, scientists have been trying...
Physical Activity Predicts Fewer Symptoms of Depression in Children
An article published in Pediatrics is the first to examine the relationship between physical activity and depression in middle childhood (years 6 to 10) longitudinally.
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.
Descartes was Wrong: a Person is a Person through Others
FromĀ Aeon: For the most part, the field of scientific psychology has adopted a Cartesian, individualistic understanding of the self. However, it is more likely...
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...
Researchers Make a Case for a āTheory of Nothingā in Psychology
What meaning do psychological constructs really hold, and how are they operationalized and statistically modeled within psychology research?
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...
Touches Early in Life may Make an Impact on Newborns’ Brains
FromĀ Science News:Ā A recent study found that early tactile experiences are associated with important differences in infants' brain responses and and patterns.
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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.
The Association for Psychological Pseudoscience Presents…
In this blog for Statistical Modeling, Causal Interference, and Social Science, Andrew Gelman critiques the Association of Psychological Science's upcoming convention.
Majority of Pediatric Antidepressant Industry Trials Considered Low Quality
Meta-analyses including studies that detail these trials could be presenting misleading information.
Have we Overestimated the Effectiveness of Psychotherapy?
FromĀ The British Psychological Society:Ā A recent meta-analysis has raised concerns about the validity of previous studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapy, calling their methodology and...
The Problem With P-Values
In this essay for Aeon, David Colquhoun deconstructs the concept of statistical significance and discusses the problematic nature of the way scientific research is...
Professionals Push Back on Psychiatric Diagnostic Manual, Propose Alternatives
Criticisms of the DSM-5 spark alternative proposals and calls to reform diagnostic systems in the mental health field.
“Psychiatry and the Humanities”: Postgraduate Course
From theĀ American Philosophical Association:Ā A pioneering course called "Psychiatry and the Humanities" for postgraduate students at the University of Montreal has been nominated for the...
Study Connects Environmental Risk Factors and Psychosis
A meta-analysis of known risk factors for psychosis finds elevated risk with the presence of childhood trauma, adverse life events, and affective dysfunction.
