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Virtual Reality Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder
Key Takeaways Immersive VR meditation offers personalized experiences, enhancing symptom relief for MDD and GAD compared to traditional meditation. The study utilized Meta Oculus Quest 2 headsets, with participants engaging in 30-minute sessions over 10 weeks. Emotional regulation improvements were measured using HeartMath biofeedback, affirming VR meditation's efficacy. Limitations include a single-arm design and small sample size, yet findings support VR integration in ment
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 3, 20253 min read
Loneliness During Adolescence Linked to Health Outcomes in Adulthood
TOPLINE: Increased loneliness during adolescence is associated with various health and well-being outcomes, including an increased risk...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 28, 20252 min read
Adult ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Earlier Death
A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults was associated with a 7-year reduction in life expectancy, on average, compared to the general population, findings from a large study show. Compared with peers without ADHD, males with ADHD in the matched retrospective UK study died an estimated 7 years earlier, and females with the diagnosis died around 9 years earlier. "We believe that this is unlikely to be because of ADHD itself and likely caused b
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 27, 20254 min read
Add Anxiety and Depression to CVD Risk Prediction Model?
Adding measures of anxiety and depression to the American Heart Association’s Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT)...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 21, 20254 min read
Can Walking More Steps Per Day Help Keep Depression Away?
TOPLINE: Walking 7000 or more steps per day is associated with fewer depressive symptoms and a 31% lower risk for depression than taking...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 20, 20252 min read
Discontinuing Antipsychotics
Key Takeaways Antipsychotics are frequently prescribed off-label for children, despite limited long-term efficacy data and potential...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 15, 20257 min read
Brain Changes in Youth Who Use Substances: Cause or Effect?
A widely accepted assumption in the addiction field is that neuroanatomical changes observed in young people who use alcohol or other...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 15, 20255 min read
Loneliness, Isolation Affect One Third of US Adults Over 50
TOPLINE: About one third of US adults aged 50-80 years report feeling lonely and socially isolated, a new study of data from 2018-2024...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 15, 20252 min read
The Tapestry of Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Our Brain
Key Takeaways Neuroplasticity is central to psychiatry, with brain health factors like nutrition and exercise being crucial for its...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 15, 20255 min read
Is the Case Settled? Cannabis and Criminal Responsibility
Key Takeaways Cannabis-induced psychosis complicates criminal responsibility, with settled insanity as a potential defense if symptoms...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 15, 20255 min read
US Dementia Cases Projected to Double Within 40 Years
The number of US adults who will develop dementia each year is projected to increase from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about 1...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 14, 20255 min read
Major Depression in Older Adults Tied to Risky Driving Behaviors
Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Time for New Guidance on Poststroke Depression, Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common complications of stroke, affecting 1 in 3 and about 1 in 4 survivors, respectively....
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 31, 20248 min read
Americans’ Top Causes of Anxiety Revealed
What current events are keeping Americans up at night? The economy, gun violence, and hate crimes top the list, results from a newly...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 26, 20243 min read
Most Effective Treatments for Adult ADHD Identified
Of all the currently available pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis
People with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia frequently experience cognitive difficulties, including problems with attention,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Combating Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Updated Treatment Approaches
Key Takeaways Negative symptoms in schizophrenia, including diminished expression and apathy, are challenging to treat and often resist conventional antipsychotics targeting positive symptoms. Distinguishing primary from secondary negative symptoms is crucial, as secondary symptoms may arise from factors like medication side effects or comorbid conditions. Pharmacological treatments, such as cariprazine and clozapine, show potential but require more evidence from randomized c
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 18, 20246 min read
EMA Endorses Two ADHD Treatments for Children
Two treatments for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been recommended by the European Medicines Agency...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 17, 20242 min read
APA Updates Guidance on Borderline Personality Disorder
For the first time since 2001, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) has updated its clinical practice guideline on borderline...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 12, 20243 min read
How Sleep Apnea Hurts Mental Health
Key points Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the world’s most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Individuals with OSA are at an increased risk of anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment. Among men in their 50s, OSA is associated with a 6-fold increase in risk of cognitive impairment. Clinicians should always inquire into patients’ sleep health to determine if OSA is contributing to symptoms. Clinical diagnostic work is very similar to detective work. During the ini
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 11, 20245 min read
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