Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Antipsychotic Use Up for Teens, Young Adults From 2006 to 2010
No increase in use for those aged 1 to 12 years; males more likely to use antipsychotics than females
ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
CDC: Men With Anxiety, Depression Not Getting Treated
Young minority males less likely than whites to access mental health care
Review: Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Benefit Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia deemed helpful in meta-analysis
American Psychiatric Association, May 16-20
The 168th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 16 to 20 in...
AUA: Medical Clowns May Benefit Pediatric Surgical Outcomes
Psychological benefits for children, plus lower medical bills
Lower Sleep Quality for Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris
No significant differences in general psychiatric symptoms, coping strategies for patients, controls
Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia Reduces Pain in Knee OA
CBT-I linked to reductions in pain; greater decrease for CBT-I than behavioral desensitization
Mindfulness-Based CBT Found As Effective As Antidepressants
Results suggest possible alternative to long-term medication use
