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Is Fecal Transplantation Effective for Depression?
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may be an effective adjunctive therapy for depression , especially in patients with symptoms linked to gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, experts caution that the evidence is preliminary. A large meta-analysis showed that FMT significantly reduced depressive symptoms in the short and medium term. Both oral capsule and direct gastrointestinal (GI) delivery were effective, although the benefits were greater with
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 14, 20254 min read
What Could Finally End the U.S. Mental Health Crisis
Key points The U.S. mental health care crisis continues to worsen. Medicine is not likely to voluntarily correct its focus on physical disease, nor its profit motives. Only an angry public can overcome the chronic inertia. Americans have lived with a mental health crisis for as long as most of us can remember. And for just as long, medicine has been warned of two urgent fixes. First, the system must produce more psychiatrists. Second, medical education must prepare primary ca
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 9, 20254 min read
Teen Suicide Attempts Linked to Late Night Screen Use and Medication Access
Key Takeaways Adolescents' intentional overdose attempts are more frequent at night and linked to recent screen use. Both prescription...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 9, 20252 min read
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Does Not Increase ADHD or Autism Risk
Key Takeaways Dr. Sarah Oreck refutes the FDA's claim, citing a 2024 meta-analysis showing no link between acetaminophen use during...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 8, 20253 min read
When Suicide Exposure Raises Risk in Vulnerable Teens
TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of teens who identified as sexual and gender minorities were exposed to suicidal behavior and ideation...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 8, 20252 min read
How Psychiatry Can Help Enhance Your Daily Life and Wellbeing
Mental health is one of the most important aspects of overall wellness, but it is frequently overlooked. Many people believe that...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 21, 20253 min read
Half of US Teens With Depression Lack Access to Care
TOPLINE: Less than half of US adolescents with major depressive episode (MDE) received treatment for the condition, with Black, male, and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 10, 20252 min read
Cannabis Use Is Booming in Older Adults: Are We Ready?
Key Takeaways Cannabis use in older adults has increased significantly, with many seeking relief for pain, insomnia, and anxiety, despite...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 8, 20255 min read
The Shifting Rates of Youth Psychiatric Diagnoses
Key points Rates of psychiatric disorders can vary considerably across time. A new study tracked the relative rates of various...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 8, 20253 min read
Energy Drinks May Triple Suicide Risk, Coffee Does the Opposite
A meta-analysis of more than 1.5 million participants has suggested that coffee and energy drinks have opposing effects on suicide risk....
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 7, 20255 min read
Sugar Substitutes Not So Sweet for Brain Health
Consuming low- and no-calorie artificial sweeteners may harm cognitive function, results of a longitudinal study of middle-aged and older...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 7, 20254 min read
Psychiatrists Call for Action on NHS Disability Bias
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has urged mental health employers in England to adopt 15 measures to reduce disability...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 26, 20252 min read
Is Telepsychiatry Safe? Here's What You Should Know
Telepsychiatry, a branch of telemedicine focused to mental health care, has expanded rapidly in recent years. Especially since the...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Mindfulness and Tai Chi Improve Mood in Cancer Survivors
TOPLINE: Both Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) and Tai Chi/Qigong (TCQ) significantly improved mood in survivors of cancer,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 30, 20253 min read
The Overlap in Sleep Problems and Psychiatric Disorders
Key Takeaways Sleep disturbances exacerbate psychiatric symptoms and are common in psychiatric disorders, complicating treatment and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 29, 20253 min read
Introducing the Borderline Personality Disorder Inventory
Key Takeaways The BPD-I™ is a 25-item questionnaire designed to screen for core features of BPD, reflecting a psychodynamic...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 27, 20252 min read
Diminishing Returns With Broader Use of ADHD Meds?
It’s well known that medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do more than address the core symptoms of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 27, 20252 min read
Domestic Violence Linked to Risk for Suicide in Mental Illness
TOPLINE: Among women under mental health care in the UK who died by suicide between 2015 and 2021, 26% had experienced domestic...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 27, 20252 min read
One Psilocybin Dose Eases Cancer Depression Over Long Term
A single dose of psilocybin combined with psychological support can provide lasting relief from depression and anxiety in patients with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 22, 20253 min read
Can Digital Therapy Improve Mental Health Among Teens?
TOPLINE: In a randomised trial of adolescents with mental health issues, the use of a 6-week online emotion-regulation therapy was found...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 22, 20253 min read
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