Behavioral Health

ADHD Co-occurrence on the Rise

Mar 12, 2025

Adults with autism have high rates of ADHD co-occurrence and are more likely to receive ADHD medications, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.

App-Based Contingency Management Ups Retention in OUD Treatment

Feb 24, 2025

Smartphone app-based contingency management for adult patients in OUD treatment was associated with fewer days of opioid use and longer time in treatment.

Best Practices for Assessing & Treating PTSD in Patients With SUD

Feb 24, 2025

A review published in Current Psychiatry Reports focused on the prevalence, care, and best...

Psilocybin Therapy Shows Potential for Treating Clinician Depression

Feb 21, 2025

Psilocybin therapy significantly decreased moderate to severe symptoms of depression in clinicians after frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methamphetamine-Related Mortality Surges

Feb 5, 2025

Research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that methamphetamine-related mortality has risen since 1999, with a surge from 2019 to 2021.

Video Game Alleviates ADHD Symptoms

Feb 5, 2025

A randomized trial showed that a virtual reality video game helped improve symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.

Schizophrenia Shows High Rate of Mental Health Comorbidities

Nov 4, 2024

A recent study found high rates of comorbid mental health and substance use disorders among US adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.

Hospitalizations for Alcohol Withdrawal Common

Nov 4, 2024

Hospitalizations for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) are prevalent, especially among high-risk adults, according to a study analyzing Kaiser Permanente data.

Which Exercise Habits Best Reduce Schizophrenia Symptoms & Improve QOL?

Oct 22, 2024

Yoga appeared to be the most effective exercise for schizophrenia symptom control, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.

VR Intervention Improves Social Rhythms in Bipolar Disorder

Aug 6, 2024

A virtual reality cognitive remediation intervention improved activity, social, and chronotype rhythms among patients with bipolar disorder.

Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms

Jul 23, 2024

Certain categories of environmental toxicants are associated with depressive symptoms.

Acupuncture Can Reduce Methadone Dose, Opioid Craving

Jul 23, 2024

For patients with opioid use disorder receiving methadone maintenance treatment, eight weeks of acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture.

Q&A: Bias-Based Bullying Tied to Emotional Distress in Children

Jul 18, 2024

Children who identify as gender-queer experienced the highest prevalence of emotional distress related to homophobic and transphobic, or bias-based, bullying.

Health Utilities Index Identifies Cognitive Issues in Multiple Sclerosis

Jun 28, 2024

Patient-reported cognitive impairment based on the Health Utilities Index may serve as a quick ‘litmus test’ for assessing quality of life in patients with MS.

Treatment Modality May Reduce Obesity in Patients With Schizophrenia

Mar 2, 2024

Accelerated continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) shows promise in reducing obesity and impulsivity among individuals with schizophrenia.

Mood Disorders Common in Black Women With HIV

Mar 2, 2024

Mood disorders are prevalent in Black women with HIV, but do not worsen care retention; age and mood disorders inversely linked to retention.

Deficits in Ancillary Services for Older Patients With HIV

Mar 2, 2024

HIV patients aged 55+ experience 37.7% unmet ancillary service needs; higher in non-White, housing-unstable individuals without private insurance (JAIDS).

Patient Perception of MS Symptoms Influences Functional Activity Difficulty

Jan 16, 2024

Study determines that the way patients with MS perceive their symptoms affects how difficult they report the ability to complete functional activities.