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Risk for Suicidal Thoughts Increased in Teens With Persistent Withdrawn Behaviors
A higher risk was seen with increasing somatic symptoms during early to mid adolescence. HealthDay News — Persistent withdrawn symptoms...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 21, 20241 min read
A Single Exercise Session Improves Adolescent ADHD Symptoms, Executive Function
Single exercise sessions of 30 minutes or less led to small, but significant, improvements in ADHD core symptoms and executive function...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Schizophrenia Med Safe, Effective for Bipolar Mania: Phase 3 Data
Iloperidone, a second-generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of bipolar...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 20, 20244 min read
Substantial Boost in Virtual-Only Mental Health Treatment
TOPLINE: In 2022, approximately 13% of mental health specialists switched to practicing exclusively via telemedicine, with rates highest...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 19, 20242 min read
THC and Adolescents: An Overlooked Issue in Youth Mental Health
Regular THC use in adolescence is not a benign activity—it can have life-changing consequences. Here’s what you need to know. Although an...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 19, 20246 min read
Significant Increase in ADHD Prescriptions During COVID-19
TOPLINE: Prescriptions for Schedule II (C-II) stimulants and nonstimulant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Schizophrenia and Its Many Consequences
Schizophrenia is far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and society. Schizophrenia has been called “the worst disease affecting...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 15, 20245 min read
No Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Opioid Prescriptions, Mortality
TOPLINE: Legalization of recreational and medical cannabis is not associated with a reduction in opioid prescriptions or overall opioid...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Sleep Problems Affect Communication, Symptom Severity in Children With ADHD, ASD
Sleep dysfunction affects symptom severity and communication among children with ASD or ADHD. Sleep problems mediated the relationship...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 13, 20242 min read
The Impact of BMI on Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder
“Weight” a minute! Researchers investigated the impact of body mass index on the clinical features of bipolar disorder in the STEP-BD...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 13, 20244 min read
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Linked to Increased Mortality
Increased hazard ratios were seen for all-cause mortality and mortality due to natural and unnatural causes. HealthDay News — Individuals...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 13, 20242 min read
The Solution to a 'Common and Hazardous' Symptom of Bipolar Disorder?
Recent research highlights the potential role of an atypical antipsychotic to treat anxiety, a prevalent and undertreated symptom in...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 12, 20246 min read
Which “Big Five” Personality Traits Are Associated With Dementia Risk?
Conscientiousness, extraversion, and a positive outlook were associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Psychosocial factors,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Demonstrates Long-Term Acceptability for Adult ADHD
For adults with ADHD, DBT as a treatment strategy demonstrated superior acceptability to clinical management with placebo. A randomized...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Addressing Suicide and Other Mental Health Crises With 988
US suicide rates reached an all-time high in 2022. Here’s how effective implementation of 988 can help address the problem. 988 - Q&A...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 10, 20244 min read
Restricted Abortion Access Tied to Mental Health Harm
Symptoms of anxiety and depression increased in adults living in trigger states that immediately banned abortions after the US Supreme...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Emotional Intelligence for Mitigating Burnout and Enhancing Well-Being
A "global human energy crisis" is coming. How can emotional intelligence help us navigate it? Are you and your team burned out? Increased...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 9, 20245 min read
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety
NIH researchers found widespread differences in the brains of children with anxiety disorders that improved after treatment. Researchers...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Sleep Regularity and Dementia Risk: What’s the Association?
Sleep regularity may be a risk factor for dementia among older individuals. Inconsistent sleep patterns and sleep irregularity may be a...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 8, 20242 min read
Light Therapy Shows Promise for Sleep, Psychobehavioral Symptoms in AD
Among patients with Alzheimer disease, light therapy led to significant improvements in sleep quality, depression, and agitation. Light...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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