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Researchers conducted an 8-week, open-label, single-arm study and a subsequent 2-stage, sequential, parallel comparison study to assess the use of pimavanserin among patients with Parkinson disease and major depressive disorder.

Neurobehavioral Disorders

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS

September 8, 2020

Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased risk of a range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in offspring.

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mood Disorders Affect Ability to Adapt to Changes Due to COVID-19

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 11, 2020

Investigators conducted a population-based study in which a survey was deployed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.

Pain

Effect of Pain on Functioning in Serious Mental Illness

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 10, 2020

Authors of a paper share their perspectives on the topic of chronic pain in individuals with mental health disorders.

Postpartum depression declining but still relevant

Neurocognitive Disorders

Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening

By

Michelle Lampariello

August 7, 2020

Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.

An increased risk for the development of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and social anxiety disorder has been found with the use of cannabis; depression to a lesser extent. Individuals who are heavy cannabis users are more likely to report suicidal thoughts than non-users. For patients with bipolar disorder, near-daily cannabis use seemed to increase symptoms of the disorder. However, for patients with schizophrenia or other psychoses, a history of cannabis use has been associated with better performance on learning and memory tasks.

Neurobehavioral Disorders

Sublingual Dexmedetomidine Promising for Acute Agitation With Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

By

Brian Park, PharmD

July 23, 2020

Dexmedetomidine is currently available as a solution for intravenous infusion for use in clinical anesthesia and sedation in an intensive care setting.

Sad woman sitting on the floor near her bed

Sleep Disorders

Common Bedfellows: Sleep Disturbances and Psychiatric Disorders

By

Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW

March 2, 2020

There is an emerging view that sleep disorders are not merely symptoms of psychiatric conditions; instead there may be a complex, bidirectional relationship between psychiatric and sleep disorders.

Multiple Sclerosis

Mental Health Concerns Associated With Mothers of Children With Multiple Sclerosis

By

Brandon May

February 19, 2020

Mothers who have children with MS have a higher prevalence of physical conditions, as well as a higher prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders.