Journals of The American Psychiatric Association
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Consumption of online health content can offer support, but can result in incorrect self-diagnoses and dismiss professional consultation. bit.ly/4lIsAEe

An AJP editorial asks whether we will ever hear good news with regard to youth suicide prevention. bit.ly/4eI68Im

Long-term data on the effectiveness of a residential intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy program for patients with personality disorders indicate significant improvements in psychiatric symptoms and global functioning at 10-year follow-up, with many patients returning to…

The presence of positive signs of functional neurological disorder (FND) among individuals with headache should prompt a detailed assessment for a possible comorbid FND and may indicate the need for more intensive therapy. bit.ly/3TiIicc

The evaluation and treatment of patients with mood disorders raises a distinct set of ethical and legal questions for psychiatrists. bit.ly/4lGzYjt

A residential intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy was designed for patients with treatment-resistant personality disorders. This treatment proved to be a powerful tool for facilitating wide-ranging changes that persisted at long-term follow-up among these patients.…

An AJP editorial discusses a new study that explored the shared genetic architecture of problematic alcohol use and psychiatric disorders and revealed substantial genetic overlap. bit.ly/40mKkMh

Longitudinal examination of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) suggests that monitoring individual NPS, particularly apathy, may identify a target for AD treatment in clinical trials. bit.ly/3GnCV8I

An AJP Editorial discusses cognitive impairment and problematic Internet use. bit.ly/4kBY1Oz

Dr. Tanner Bommersbach and Dr. Greg Rhee join AJP Audio to discuss estimating national trends in suicidal ideation and attempts in high school students with and without accompanying high-risk behaviors. bit.ly/3Ghjsqo

Early findings support the use of psychedelics for the treatment of #depression, but caution should be exercised in their use in patient care. bit.ly/3RtztLF

A review from Yasmin Hurd @IcahnMountSinai provides a translational evaluation of longitudinal data to better understand the long-term trajectory of adolescent exposure to cannabis and cannabinoids on brain development and behavior relevant to mental health risk.…

A book review of Cognitive Therapy of Depression 2 Ed. calls it, like its predecessor,an invaluable text in the field of cognitive therapy,offering a thorough explanation of the cognitive model,combined with practical tools and resources #AmJPsychotherapy bit.ly/44s3cuz
