Spotlight October 2020 Archives - Page 2 of 3

Absence of Major Depression & Substance Use Disorder More Likely After Recovery From Eating Disorder

Article December 23, 2019

Those with an eating disorder (ED) frequently have psychiatric comorbidities; estimates range between 56% and 98%. Such comorbidities contribute to longer periods of illness and poorer outcomes. Major depression and… Read More

The Interplay Between The Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, Reproductive Hormones, & Mood Disorders

On-Demand Webinar October 1, 2019

The role of immunity has evolved alongside human development.1 Society has shifted from a transient, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to stagnant, modern-day communities. This change adversely impacted mortality, stress, and immunity. Furthermore,… Read More

Proposed Roles Of Modulating Norepinephrine In Psychiatric Illnesses

Video September 9, 2019

Dr. Gwen Morris examines the relationship between norepinephrine and psychiatric illnesses. She first investigates an overlap between monoaminergic pathways and circuitry. Then, she demonstrates how malfunctioning cortical circuits can influence… Read More

Speaking Out About Self-Disclosure & Stigma: An Interview With Caroline Harris, BS, MSW(c)

Interview June 17, 2019

Individuals living with mental health diagnoses are often marginalized by society, and stigmatization and discrimination may form a barrier to their recovery and social integration. There are a lot of… Read More

Is It Suicide Risk Or Risk Of Psychiatric Illness? Re-Examining The Nature Of Sex-Specific Suicide Risk Factors

Article May 13, 2019

Background & Purpose Suicide is a serious issue. Current statistics from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) indicate that suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the… Read More

MDD Lifetime Occurrence For Women: Retrospective Analysis Indicates Adverse Adolescent Experiences Involving Emotional Neglect A Risk Factor

Article May 13, 2019

Background & Purpose The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), also referred to as childhood maltreatment (CM), is associated with a wide… Read More

Gender Differences In Depression

On-Demand Webinar March 7, 2019

The prevalence of depressive disorders is higher in women than men. Why? Many factors are thought to contribute to the divergence, including biological and clinical presentations. Understanding these variances may… Read More

Webinar Summary – Gender Differences In Depression

Article March 7, 2019

This summary was developed utilizing the full recorded presentation of this webinar. You can access the full sourcing, polling results, recording, or presentation slides here: https://psychu.org/gender-differences-in-depression/. On March 7, 2019,… Read More

Cancer Risk Factors In Young Adults: Do Mental Health Problems Play A Role?

Article December 17, 2018

Background & Purpose Young adulthood is a time of life with unique developmental characteristics, including assuming responsibility for one’s health and health care. It is also a time during which… Read More

The Use Of Psychopharmacology In Treatment For Depression In Pregnant & Nursing Women

Interview November 5, 2018

In this interview, Jennifer Payne, MD, discusses common misconceptions surrounding the use of psychotropic medications to treat major depression or bipolar disorder in pregnant women or those who are nursing.… Read More

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