Mental, Physical, Sexual Abuse Up for Transgender Adolescents
Transgender males and nonbinary adolescents assigned female at birth have higher odds of psychological abuse
Teens’ Perceived Availability of Pot, Alcohol, Vaping Devices Down During Pandemic
Findings based on survey taken before, during COVID-19 pandemic, but actual use did not decline as dramatically
Multiple Physical Morbidities Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
People with two or more physical health conditions are at higher risk for developing depression, anxiety
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Mental Health Needs Described After Hurricane Irma
In 20 months after hurricane, 17 percent of households reported need for a mental health care provider; 37.9 percent did not receive these services
Biden Administration Pushes Forward With Law on Surprise Medical Bills
Proposed provisions would more clearly outline charges to be expected during medical emergencies, offer protections to consumers
House Committees to Investigate New Alzheimer Disease Drug Approval
FDA approved Aduhelm earlier this month, despite advisory committee's conclusion that there was not enough evidence to support its effectiveness
Drug May Curb ‘Sluggish’ Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine found to reduce symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in small group of adults with ADHD
Zuranolone Bests Placebo in Postpartum Depression
At day 15, significantly greater reduction seen in depressive symptoms as measured by change in HAMD-17 score from baseline
Drop Seen in Physician Work Hours During COVID-19 Pandemic
Full-time status significantly declined among female physicians with preschool-aged children
