COVID-19 pandemic altered timing of psychiatric admissions across three European countries
COVID-19 pandemic changed timing of psychiatric hospital admissions in three European countries
A retrospective multicenter observational study of psychiatric hospitalizations in Austria, Germany, and Italy (2017-2020) found the pandemi…
COVID-19 did not increase psychiatric hospitalizations but shifted when patients in Austria, Germany, and Italy were admitted to hospitals.
Mental contrasting intervention shows no consistent effect on intergroup anxiety or prejudice in White US adults
Can imagining a tough conversation reduce racial anxiety? A new study tests the idea.
Two preregistered RCTs involving 449 White US adults tested mental contrasting interventions (imagining negative/neutral-then-positive inter…
Imagining a tough conversation first didn't reduce racial anxiety in a new study, and in one test, it actually made White adults feel more a…
Lavender tea consumption shows potential for misophonia symptom improvement in small RCT
Small study finds lavender tea linked to symptom improvement in misophonia
A single-center RCT of 60 adults with misophonia found that consuming 2 g of lavender tea twice daily for 14 days was associated with positi…
Drinking lavender tea twice daily for two weeks helped people with misophonia report fewer symptoms of anger, anxiety, and depression compar…
Narrative review suggests omega-3 PUFAs may benefit musculoskeletal health and sports recovery
Can omega-3 supplements help with bone health, joint pain, and muscle recovery?
A narrative review consolidating fundamental science and clinical trials suggests omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation …
Omega-3 supplements may improve bone markers, ease osteoarthritis pain, and help athletes recover faster by reducing inflammation and suppor…
Protocol outlines EMA study of spirituality, self-regulation, and youth mental health
Can spirituality help young people manage their mental health in real time?
A study protocol describes a planned observational study of 120 adolescents and young adults (aged 16-20) using ecological momentary assessm…
Researchers are launching a study to see if spirituality and self-control are linked to better mental health in young people's daily lives. …
U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population in 2017 surveillance data
U.S. suicide rate was 14 per 100,000 people in 2017, new data shows
A 2017 U.S. vital statistics surveillance report found the national age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 population. This descript…
In 2017, the U.S. age-adjusted suicide rate was 14.0 per 100,000 people, marking a serious public health challenge that needs attention.
Surveillance data on early autism identification in 4-year-old children from US network
U.S. surveillance network tracks autism identification in 4-year-old children
A surveillance summary from the US Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network reports on early identification of autism spectr…
The CDC reports on early identification of autism spectrum disorder among 4-year-olds across the United States.
Tailored text messages plus motivational interviewing sustain MVPA in older adults with HIV
Tailored text messages help people with HIV over 50 maintain physical activity
In an RCT of 118 people with HIV aged ≥50, adding tailored text messages to motivational interviewing helped sustain moderate-to-vigorous ph…
Tailored text messages helped older adults with HIV keep exercising for nearly 50 minutes daily while those receiving general messages saw a…
Sentinel surveillance and sequencing used to characterize SARS-CoV-2 community transmission in New York City
How did COVID-19 spread through New York City communities?
A surveillance report from New York City used sentinel monitoring of influenza-like symptoms and genetic sequencing to characterize communit…
New York City health officials used genetic sequencing to track how the virus spread through neighborhoods and identify infection origins.
Psychiatric facility's COVID-19 prevention response described after admitting two infected patients
Psychiatric hospital describes COVID-19 prevention measures after admitting infected patients
A case report describes the response at a psychiatric hospital in Wyoming after admitting two patients with COVID-19. No specific outcomes o…
A Wyoming psychiatric hospital admitted two COVID-19 patients and shared the steps it took to stop the virus from spreading to others.
Anxiety and depressive symptoms increased among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Anxiety and depression symptoms increased among U.S. adults during the pandemic
An observational study of U.S. adults found the percentage reporting recent anxiety or depressive symptoms increased from 36% to 42% between…
Anxiety and depression symptoms rose among U.S. adults from Aug 2020 to Feb 2021, with biggest jumps in young adults and those with less edu…
FDA Approves Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (SR) (bupropion) for Major Depressive Disorder
FDA approves a new, longer-acting version of the antidepressant bupropion.
The FDA has approved Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (SR) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Efficacy wa…
A new extended-release antidepressant now helps adults manage depression for up to 44 weeks following initial treatment.