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Researchers find no link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in psychiatric patients

McMaster University researchers have found there is no significant association between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with psychiatric disorders.

13 Jun 2018

Study: Symptoms of borderline personality disorder tend to worsen around menses

Symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder -; a severe and chronic mood disorder characterized by an inability to manage strong emotions -; tend to worsen just before and during menses, according to a study in Psychological Medicine.

1 Jun 2018

Vitamin D blood test may have potential to rapidly diagnose bipolar disorder in children

A blood test may have the potential to speed accurate diagnosis - and proper treatment - of bipolar disorder in children, new research suggests.

5 Apr 2018

Researchers urge federal policymakers to address perinatal depression among minority women

Despite Latinas' and African-American women's increased risks of perinatal depression and the availability of reliable screening tools and national awareness campaigns, research has shown that these women are significantly less likely to be screened or treated.

30 Mar 2018

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

An app that one day may help predict and monitor manic and depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder is now available in the App Store.

21 Mar 2018

Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression

Lawmakers in California will begin debate next month on a bill that would require doctors to screen new moms for mental health problems — once while they’re pregnant and again after they give birth.

19 Mar 2018

Evidence suggests two patterns of early symptoms precede and predict later BD risk

Two patterns of antecedent or "prodromal" psychiatric symptoms may help to identify young persons at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder (BD), according to a new analysis in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

12 Jan 2018

Family study looks at potential genetic distinctions between bipolar disorder subtypes

The most common subtypes of bipolar disorder, bipolar I and bipolar II, stem-at least in part-from different biological causes, according to a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.

10 Jan 2018

Genetic susceptibility to BD can increase suicide risk among people exposed to traumatic stress

Genetic susceptibility to bipolar disorder can increase the risk for suicide attempt, but only among those who also have experienced traumatic stress, reports a study published in the December 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

4 Dec 2017

Mental illness linked to early childhood adversity may be passed to next generation

Mental illness associated with early childhood adversity may be passed from generation to generation, according to a study of adults whose parents evacuated Finland as children during World War II.

29 Nov 2017

People who use indoor firing ranges at risk of lead poisoning

Indoor firing ranges may put hobby shooters, law enforcement officers and employees at risk from lead exposure, particularly if proper dust-control measures are not in place.

22 Nov 2017

'Avoidable' emergency department visits caused by alcohol abuse, dental conditions, and mood disorders

A recent study published in the International Journal for Quality in Health Care found that 3.5% of all emergency department visits analyzed were 'avoidable'. Of these, the top 3 discharge diagnoses were alcohol abuse, dental disorders, and mood disorders such as anxiety or depression.

31 Aug 2017

Mood Disorder News and Research

Researchers find no link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in psychiatric patients

Study: Symptoms of borderline personality disorder tend to worsen around menses

Vitamin D blood test may have potential to rapidly diagnose bipolar disorder in children

Researchers urge federal policymakers to address perinatal depression among minority women

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression

Evidence suggests two patterns of early symptoms precede and predict later BD risk

Family study looks at potential genetic distinctions between bipolar disorder subtypes

Genetic susceptibility to BD can increase suicide risk among people exposed to traumatic stress

Mental illness linked to early childhood adversity may be passed to next generation

People who use indoor firing ranges at risk of lead poisoning

'Avoidable' emergency department visits caused by alcohol abuse, dental conditions, and mood disorders

Study finds that 21% of mothers do not disclose PPMD symptoms to healthcare providers

Burn injuries may be preventable through increased access to high-quality mental health care

High sugar intake can be detrimental to psychological well-being

UNC researchers evaluate investigational medication for treatment of postpartum depression

Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to newborn problems at 2-4 weeks after birth

Nearly half of adults with mood disorders experience chronic pain, survey finds

Researchers examine morbidity linked to depressive disorders

New drug can reduce tardive dyskinesia in patients with schizophrenia, mood disorder

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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