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The Precollege Pediatrician Visit: A Mental Health Checkup

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 16:54:26 EDT

Dr. Aron urges families to consider whether a student is ready for college, not simply whether the student has been accepted, and to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Launching a Successful YouTube Channel: A Physician Primer

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:32:25 EDT

Do you want to educate patients beyond your clinic? Or augment your income? Some physicians have turned to YouTube to achieve these goals. Here’s how to get started.

Child Abuse Coding Sparse in German Hospitals

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:37:25 EDT

Diagnosis codes for child physical abuse capture only a fraction of abuse-related documentation in Germany, a study finds.

‘Always a Physician’: Retirement’s Biggest Test Isn’t Money

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 08:20:03 EDT

You may stop practicing, but can you stop being a doctor? Physicians say finding an identity in retirement can be a hard pill to swallow, but it’s the most important part.

Legal Drinking Ages May Spike Youth Mortality and Self-Harm

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Reaching legal drinking age is linked to immediate short-term surges in alcohol-related deaths, fatal accidents, and hospital-treated suicide attempts among Finnish young adults.

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 06:32:12 EDT

Bipolar disorder is associated with a 72% increased risk for mortality over 8 years in older adults compared with the general population, a new prospective study shows.

Experimental Test Could Allow At-Home Autism Assessment

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:47:00 EDT

A novel adaptive test that quickly identifies autism with similar accuracy to conventional exams could soon be administered at home by parents in consultation with clinicians, a new study suggests.

Psilocybin-Assisted Tx Shows Early Promise in Severe PTSD

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 03:35:02 EDT

Three quarters of veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD achieve remission at 1 month after psilocybin-assisted therapy in a small pilot study.

Semaglutide: A New Treatment Option for AUD?

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 03:14:34 EDT

Although it missed the primary endpoint, oral semaglutide significantly reduced heavy drinking days and several other alcohol-related outcomes in a phase 2 trial.

Fluctuations in Sleep Patterns Common in Schizophrenia

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 03:00:06 EDT

Variability in sleep efficiency and time in bed is increased in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis or with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, new research shows.

Annual Wellness Visits May Help Flag Cognitive Issues

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 00:20:15 EDT

Annual wellness visits are linked to an increased chance of diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.

Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Fund

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 19:50:44 EDT

A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users after finding the...

Prenatal Antidepressants Lower Postpartum Depression Risk

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 07:48:19 EDT

Continuing antidepressant medications during pregnancy is associated with lower postpartum depression risk in women with a history of depression.

Neighborhood or IQ: What Matters More for Young Brains?

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 07:41:01 EDT

A study finds that neighborhood socioeconomic conditions show the strongest association with children’s brain organization, with sleep and stress emerging as possible pathways.

Top US Neurology and Neurosurgery Hospitals Ranked

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 07:25:42 EDT

NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City remains the best US hospital for neurology care, says the annual US News & World Report annual ranking of best hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery.

Prime Minister Announces 'Lifeline' Mental Health Centres

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:45:43 EDT

Backed by £343 million, the plan for England will add 100 walk-in centres and 59 mental health emergency departments from this autumn.

FDA Neurology Roundup: July 2026

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:56:34 EDT

A monthly snapshot of FDA activity involving therapies for the prevention and treatment of neurologic diseases.

Depression Ties Gut-Brain and Eating Disorders Together

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:22:56 EDT

Investigators find strong links between disorders of gut-brain interaction and eating disorders, while depression emerges as a key factor associated with both.

Top US Psychiatric Hospitals Ranked

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:22:05 EDT

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston is once again the best US hospital for psychiatric care, according to the US News & World Report’s latest ranking of best hospitals for psychiatry.

When Grief Was Called Hysteria

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 15:40:13 EDT

A young woman grieving a miscarriage was labeled "hysteria." Dr Loshi Rajen reflects on diagnostic bias, the enduring power of psychiatric labels, and the importance of recognizing normal grief.