Psychiatry News

The COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the health care system and the well-being of health care professionals, the effects of which are still felt today.

Results from two studies found no association between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased risk for suicide, suicidal thoughts or depression, findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.

As part of the ongoing challenge to achieve work-life integration, experts are pursuing creative endeavors and practicing decompression to provide outlets for physicians struggling with burnout.

Most Americans feel they would not be ready to help in the event of a drug overdose, according to the results of a recent survey.

Placebos administered without deception, or nondeceptive placebos, may offer an alternative and effective way to help people manage prolonged stress, according to a study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.

Female physicians face an increased risk for suicide despite suicide rates among physicians decreasing over time, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ showed.

Children with medical complexity were twice as likely to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental or mental health condition, according to findings published in Pediatrics.

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, has issued an advisory calling for a “fundamental shift” in how the well-being and mental health of parents and caregivers are valued and prioritized.

Some groups of children appeared to experience improved mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic when compared with pre-pandemic conditions, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.