Dallas Psychiatric Associates

08/08/2022

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers. Such differences correlated with greater mental health problems, like depression, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors, in those who lacked sleep. Inadequate sleep was also linked to cognitive difficulties with memory, problem solving and decision making. The findings were published today in the journal Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220730125455.htm

04/24/2020

01/22/2020

Because research shows that people who stay active and exercise their brain “tend to be healthier and have better brain function and will be physically healthier because of the brain-body circuitry,” the recent shift to improve healthspan makes sense, said Peterson, of Washington University.

Promoting “healthspan” involves exercise and games

01/22/2020

Is there a link between social media and depression? Do Facebook and Instagram have a negative impact on your mental health? It’s complicated.

The answer’s not black-and-white

11/01/2019

As of Tuesday, there were 1,888 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette products in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's an increase from last week, when there were 1,604 cases of vaping-related lung injuries.

As of Tuesday, there were 1,888 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette products in 49 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC on Thursday also identified 37 deaths in 24 states.

11/01/2019

Healthcare is an industry that is currently being transformed using the latest technology, so it can meet the challenges it is facing in the 21st century. Technology can help healthcare organizations meet growing demand and efficiently operate to deliver better patient care. Here are 9 technology trends that will transform medicine and healthcare in 2020.

New technology is available for every industry, but healthcare, in particular, must embrace the latest technologies to transform operations, drive research and development, enhance patient care, and meet the growing complexity of the healthcare system.

11/01/2019

Check out the benefits as well as one big drawback before sneaking downstairs for your midnight thirst quencher.

01/10/2019

The wave toward legalization ignores the serious health risks of ma*****na.

01/10/2019

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46809517

Drugs may already exist that could help patients with bipolar, schizophrenia and severe mental illness.

06/10/2016

'Simple' Solution to Antipsychotic-Related Weight Gain
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/825873?src=wnl_edit_tp10&uac=65194HV ?src=sttwit

A simple, easy-to-use, free program appears to stop antipsychotic-related weight gain and delivers durable weight loss in patients with schizophrenia.

06/10/2016

Novel Intervention May Reverse Alzheimer's Memory Loss
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/832752?src=wnl_edit_tp10&uac=65194HV ?src=sttwit

A comprehensive lifestyle intervention appears to reverse memory loss in patients with cognitive decline due to early Alzheimer's disease.

06/10/2016

Micronutrient Supplement May Ease Adult ADHD, Boost Mood
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/820001?src=wnl_edit_tp10&uac=65194HV?src=sttwit

The first placebo-controlled trial of a vitamin and mineral supplement provides preliminary evidence of benefit for adult ADHD and improvements in depressive symptoms.

06/10/2016

FDA Concerned Over Bioequivalence of Two Generic ADHD Meds
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/834883?src=wnl_edit_tp10&uac=65194HV?src=sttwit

An internal FDA re-examination of previously submitted data has raised concerns that two generic medications used to treat ADHD may not have the same therapeutic benefits as the brand-name product.

06/10/2016

Mindfulness intervention helped moms in treatment for opioid addiction https://twitter.com/dallpsych/status/537638673416597504

“Mindfulness intervention helped moms in treatment for opioid addiction http://t.co/YDdVGDFisi”

11/19/2014

Energy Drinks Jolts Young Kids With Too Much Caffeine. May Cause Seizures and Heart Problems http://t.co/AwW7qIEfuq via

11/19/2014

Treating Depression in Primary Care: Are Biomarkers the Key? http://t.co/b4emfs8Va2

10/30/2014

Study: Brain imaging shows brain differences in risk-taking teens | Center for BrainHealth http://t.co/nJaV4p4gSX

10/10/2014

A third sleep manipulation is that when sleep is shifted a few hours earlier without deprivation: a slower, but longer antidepressant effect