Behavioral Health

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.

Psoriasis & Other Skin Diseases Pose a Psychological Burden

Jan 5, 2024

Plaque psoriasis and other skin diseases can cause a psychosocial burden and feelings of...

Brief Training Improves Counseling by Pediatricians on Social Media Safety

Dec 21, 2023

Training on social media safety for pediatricians improved rates of patient counseling on the topic and adolescents’ social media behavior.

Q&A: Integrative Therapies for Adults With Cancer With Anxiety & Depression

Nov 28, 2023

An evidence-based guideline to help healthcare professionals give sound advice regarding mental health to people with cancer is sorely needed.

Q&A: Assessing Patient Preferences Improves HIV Outcomes

Nov 10, 2023

Understanding the preferences of patients with HIV in care coordination programs, and revising programs based on those preferences, leads to better outcomes.

Q&A: Collaboration Improves PrEP Uptake in Latino MSM

Nov 1, 2023

Collaboration among healthcare providers and community-based organizations may be a viable strategy to increase PrEP uptake among Latino MSM.

Frequency of ADHD Medication Errors Jumps Nearly 300% From 2000 to 2021

Oct 9, 2023

Increases in ADHD medication-related errors occurred most often among children aged 6-12 and primarily involved inadvertently taking a medication twice.