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Support for Families Dealing with Bipolar Disorder
Supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder can be emotionally hard, difficult, and often overwhelming. Families frequently find themselves managing unpredictable mood swings, ranging from manic highs to depressive lows, while attempting to preserve everyday stability. Understanding the disease and understanding how to respond successfully are critical not just for the individual diagnosed, but also for the overall well-being of the family system. Bipolar disorder is a chron
Vilash Reddy, MD
15 hours ago3 min read
Rare Sexual Disorders in Men May Challenge Diagnosis
Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and hypogonadism are common clinical diagnoses. Beyond established guidelines, however, there is a group of rare sexual disorders in men that are often overlooked or prematurely classified as psychogenic disorders. For affected individuals, this can lead to prolonged evaluation across multiple specialties and substantial impairment of their quality of life, intimate relationships, and mental health. A review published in Nature Rev
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 35 min read
The Financial Costs of Schizophrenia
The direct and indirect costs of schizophrenia cause a sizable societal burden. Key points Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder affecting over 1 percent of the U.S. population. The annual societal costs per affected individual range from about $111,000 to $126,000 annually. Twenty percent of these costs result from direct expenses like health care, housing, and disability benefits. Costs can be lowered by investing in research that will lead to prevention and better treatments
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 313 min read
Is Social Media Addiction Real?
Two years ago, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, called for warning labels on social media platforms, citing concerns about the potential mental health risks associated with heavy use, especially among children, adolescents, and young adults. The debate has intensified as researchers investigate how heavy social media use affects brain development, mood, and cognition and whether patterns of heavy social media use resemble behavioral addictions. That scrutiny reached a tur
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 276 min read
A Potential New Treatment for PTSD
A drug that stimulates neuronal growth decreases PTSD symptoms. Key points Current treatments for PTSD have limited effectiveness. Some research suggests that MDMA (Ecstasy) together with psychotherapy may reduce PTSD symptoms. Methylone is produced by modifying the chemical structure of MDMA. Methylone, without psychotherapy, led to clinically meaningful improvement of PTSD symptoms. by Eugene Rubin MD, PhD and Charles Zorumski MD Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a di
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 215 min read
Does Cannabis Really Help PTSD? New Data Cast Doubt
New research challenges the assumption that long-term cannabis use improves symptoms or functioning in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On the contrary, researchers found that abstaining from cannabis for 3 months was associated with significantly greater reductions in PTSD symptoms in adults with PTSD and comorbid cannabis use disorder (CUD). The data suggest that continued cannabis use could limit recovery in some domains — underscoring the need to routinely assess ca
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 193 min read
Social Media Use Linked to Depression, Lower Grades in Children
TOPLINE: Digital media use in children and adolescents was associated with poorer developmental outcomes, with social media showing the most consistent adverse links to depression, behavioral problems, and substance use. Video gaming was linked to aggression and externalizing behaviors. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examining the associations between the use of digital media and health and developmental outcom
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 172 min read
Cutting Through the Noise on Neurodivergence in Medicine
Neurodiversity is often in the headlines, with articles ranging from scaremongering about an explosion in diagnoses to helpful and informative pieces on how best to support neurodivergent family, friends, and colleagues. The amount of information available can feel overwhelming and confusing, given the proliferation of opinion on the issue. As a neurodivergent individual myself, navigating this range of content can be challenging and frustrating. One moment it feels supportiv
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 174 min read
New Deprescribing Guidance Marks an ‘Important Moment’ in Psychiatry
A new expert consensus statement from the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology offered clinical guidance on when and whether to discontinue psychiatric medications. The statement, developed by a 45-member international task force, reached consensus on 44 of 50 recommendations addressing when deprescribing is warranted. Among the key points: clinicians should periodically reassess all medications, always verify adherence before concluding a drug isn’t working, and e
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 265 min read
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