Spotlight October 2020 Archives

Important Findings About Suicide Risk & Eating Disorders

Article September 14, 2020

Individuals with eating disorders are at increased risk of suicide, compared with the general population. Some 20% of deaths among those with anorexia nervosa are due to suicide. Suicidality is… Read More

COVID-19 Non-Physical Symptoms: The Effects On Anxiety, Depression & Mental Well-Being

Article August 31, 2020

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic. As of April 2020, more than 1.2 million cases were diagnosed globally, with… Read More

“I’m Here…”: Helping Those With Mood Disorders

Video August 17, 2020

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has launched a campaign to heighten awareness of mood disorders and give friends and family an opportunity to offer support. It’s the “I’m here…”… Read More

Maternal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

Podcast August 10, 2020

This podcast features Dr. Lisa Weinstock, a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist, discussing mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. As many as 15% of women experience… Read More

HHS Eliminates Protection From Health Care Discrimination Based On Gender Identity

Article August 10, 2020

On June 12, 2020, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized changes to a section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to eliminate protections… Read More

Victimization, Discrimination & Suicide Risk In LGBTQ College Students

Article August 3, 2020

LGBTQ college students may be especially vulnerable to suicide. It is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the lifetime risk of suicide attempt is markedly higher… Read More

Hormones & Depression: What We Know & What Is On The Horizon

Video May 25, 2020

It is an exciting time for the field of psychiatry and general neuroscience. In the past few decades, there has been an increased understanding of the varied pathological processes leading… Read More

Trends In Mental Health Treatment & Psychological Distress: How Related?

Article March 3, 2020

The opioid use crisis. Rising suicidality. Greater treatment by antidepressants and other psychotropic medications. An increased utilization of mental health care services. The signs point to a mental health crisis.… Read More

The CHOICE–D Patient & Family Guide To Depression Treatment

Downloadable Resource March 2, 2020

The information in this guide is drawn from The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) 2016 Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Major Depressive Disorder, published… Read More

Interacting With First Responders

On-Demand Webinar February 10, 2020

Approximately 15% of men and 30% of women jailed have a serious mental illness (SMI).1 Educated first responders can potentially safely de-escalate situations involving a behavioral health crisis. Crisis Intervention… Read More

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