The number of patients with mental health diagnoses rose 40% nationally from 2019 to 2023. The largest increase (57%) was among those aged 65 and over. axios.com/2024/04/29/men…

Georgia will soon become the first state in the nation to allow independent pharmacies to sell #medicalmarijuana products. More than 100 pharmacies have already applied to participate. Is this a serious health concern?
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Several studies have indicated that excessive use of certain food additives (eg, sweeteners, preservatives, and emulsifiers) may trigger mental disorders including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. psychiatrictimes.com/view/connectio…

We are so excited to welcome Dinah Miller, M.D. as a Psychiatric Times columnist! Check out her first article here: psychiatrictimes.com/view/why-ketam…

If you're attending the 2024 APA Annual meeting, what are you most excited about? psychiatrictimes.com/view/meet-us-a…

Psychedelics: it is time to integrate this treatment option into clinical care while holding fast to the principles of medical ethics. psychiatrictimes.com/view/navigatin…

More than 40% of the Texas population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. texastribune.org/2024/04/19/tex…

The intersection between human trafficking and substance abuse patterns is significant both theoretically and geographically. psychiatrictimes.com/view/confluenc…

According to a new study, mental illness costs the US. economy $282 billion annually. news.yale.edu/2024/04/22/nov…

Explore substance use disorders in women, their connections to intimate partner violence, and the most effective approaches to treatment. psychiatrictimes.com/view/suds-in-w…

Isolation and independence might contribute to higher rates of suicide among Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. coloradosun.com/2024/04/22/men…

Check out these new phase 1 results of BPL-003—a short-duration psychedelic tryptamine that binds to multiple serotonergic receptors. psychiatrictimes.com/view/publicati…

Check out new positive topline data from the SAVITRI study assessing the efficacy and safety of NBI-1065845 in adults with major depressive disorder. psychiatrictimes.com/view/positive-…

New research suggests that being a cat owner can double the risk of developing schizophrenia, especially if you are a cat owner under age 25. yahoo.com/lifestyle/stud…

How might TMS reshape the treatment landscape for depression in adolescents? psychiatrictimes.com/view/neurostar…

Stay informed on schizophrenia care trends with our expert-led video series featuring John M. Kane, MD, and Erin Crown, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry. Explore the series: ow.ly/3U5t50Rle2P

'Is it good for your mental health? This is the question by which increasingly large parts of our lives are evaluated.' theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Today is a great time to explore how the ever-advancing effects of climate change impact your mental health and that of others. psychiatrictimes.com/topics/climate…

Approximately 30% of individuals with treatment-resistant depression attempt suicide at least once in their lifetime, compared with about 15% of those with nonresistant depression. psychiatrictimes.com/view/managing-…

A limited amount of people have attributed suicidal thoughts to semaglutide, but health agencies haven't found an association. nbcnews.com/health/health-…