Marine ω−3 FAs May Up Risk for Depression in Older Adults
Small increase in risk for depression or clinically relevant depressive symptoms but no difference in mood scores seen with long-term use
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Percentage of Teens Reporting Drug Use Declined in 2021
Proportion of teens in grades 8, 10, and 12 reporting alcohol, marijuana use decreased significantly
Risk for Violence Perpetration Up for People With Schizophrenia
Review and meta-analysis show increased risk for violence perpetration for men and women with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Assisted Reproduction Not Tied to Psychiatric Illness in Offspring
Elevated risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder may be explained by differences in parental characteristics
13 Million Adults Delaying or Skipping Meds Due to Costs
Drug unaffordability is an issue regardless of insurance status and across private, public payers
Public Stigma Toward Depression Decreased From 2006 to 2018
In general, change was inconsistent and sometimes regressive -- for example, for dangerousness for schizophrenia
Eight in 10 Oncologists See Mental Health Distress in Cancer Patients
Nine in 10 oncologists believe this mental health distress impacts health outcomes
Biogen Cuts Price of Controversial Aduhelm in Half
Drug shows promise in clearing brain plaques believed to play a role in Alzheimer disease
Symptom Relief Cited for Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Reasons reported for cannabis use similar for prepregnancy and lactation periods with emphasis on symptom management during pregnancy
