Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus
April 9, 2020
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With the rising rates of COVID-19 (i.e., severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection and hospitalization across the world, frontline health care workers will continue to face an overwhelming workload throughout the course of this pandemic. This workload, along with the depletion of personal protection equipment, widespread media coverage, lack of specific drugs and feelings of being inadequately supported may contribute to adverse psychological reactions... |
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Severe Clinical Consequences of Childhood Abuse and Neglect
February 10, 2020
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l infarction, cerebrovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, cancer, and overall lowered life expectancy. In this article, the authors review the current state of research regarding the association of early childhood abuse/neglect with development of psychiatric illness, particularly mood disorders such as... |
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Risk of PTSD and Major Depression After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
March 25, 2019
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A prospective cohort study was recently conducted to examine the relationship between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and comorbid mental health conditions. The study included 1155 patients with mTBI and 230 patients with orthopedic injuries not involving the head. Patients with mTBI were more likely to... |
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MDMA for the Treatment of PTSD
August 27, 2018
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Although still investigational, the psychogenic compound 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) -administered in conjunction with psychotherapy- has shown long-lasting benefit to patients suffering with PTSD.... |
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