Atorvastatin Does Not Influence Cognition or Mood in Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Researchers sought to address the possible link between cognitive or mood symptoms and statins.
Depression
Sleep Disturbances in Adolescents With Depression Do Not Predict Poor Long-Term Outcome
Anna S. Urrila, MD and colleagues sought to explore whether sleep symptoms in adolescents with MDD were associated with long-term outcomes.
Increased Disability for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Comorbid Depression
The risk for disability worsening is increased for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and comorbid depression.
Intranasal Racemic Ketamine Fast-Tracked for Acute Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Major Depressive Disorder
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to an investigational intranasal formulation of racemic ketamine for the potential treatment of acute suicidal ideation and behavior in patients with major depressive disorder.
The Association Between Different Subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder and Migraine
Researchers found evidence for a divergent association between lifetime MDD and the prevalence and severity of symptoms in patients with migraine.
No Association Found Between Contact Sports Among Teens and Later Mental Health Issues
Adolescents who play contact sports, including football, are not at increased risk for subsequent cognitive impairment, depression, or suicidal thoughts in early adulthood.
Antidepressant Monotherapy in Elderly Linked to Increased Incident Dementia
Although 11.0% of individuals taking antidepressants developed dementia, only 2.6% of the unexposed sample went on to be diagnosed with dementia.
A New Center at Johns Hopkins Builds the Case for Psychedelic Research
This newly established center at Johns Hopkins is reinvigorating research on the potential therapeutic applications of psychedelics.
Quality Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Mental Disorders Lacking
There is little evidence to suggest that cannabinoids improve mental disorders.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Sleep, PTSD in Evacuees of Natural Disasters
Investigators sought to determine the mental health needs of evacuees of devastating wildfires in Canada and to distribute evidence-based tools to promote resilience.
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