Psychology

Laura Melaro, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, previews practical guidance on recognizing, differentiating, and treating anxiety disorders in primary care, including trauma-related conditions, physical symptom...

In this video, Brittany Albright, MD, discusses why primary care clinicians are often the first line of defense in recognizing and treating anxiety disorders. She reviews practical strategies for screening,...

Many patients with major depressive disorder remain “stuck” in partial response despite treatment. In this Practical Updates in Primary Care recap, Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, outlines strategies to identify...

In adults with chronic low back pain managed with long-term opioids, a large, randomized, clinical trial evaluated whether mindfulness-based therapy offers superior outcomes compared with cognitive...

The FDA has approved dextromethorphan-bupropion extended-release tablets for agitation associated with Alzheimer disease dementia, offering clinicians a non-antipsychotic treatment option supported by...

Pain following hand surgery was generally low and peaked on Days 1 and 3, with no significant influence from anxiety, catastrophizing, age, or gender—suggesting time-sensitive strategies are key for pain...

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial found that executive working memory training leads to significant behavioral improvements in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Researchers conducted a randomized trial to evaluate the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction on depression and quality of life in older adults living with HIV and cognitive impairment.

A team of researchers evaluated the connection between oral contraceptive pill use and the prevalence of major depression in women.

A team of researchers investigated the potential association between mental health disorders and oral health in a cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis.