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Study finds benefit in genotype-guided care for depression
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (412+ words) Genetic variants known to slow or speed metabolism of drugs for depression and anxiety disorders are very common. Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa " the drugs have familiar names. Tens of millions of people in the United States take these or other…...
Cannabis and tobacco co-use increases psychosis chances in high-risk cohorts: Study
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (614+ words) A new multisite study published May 12 in Nature Mental Health found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk." "The prevalence of cannabis and tobacco use, known as…...
New study highlights potential boost to brain stimulation therapy through targeted symptom provocation
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) A new study in JAMA Psychiatry makes the case that symptom provocation may significantly improve the clinical effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (r TMS), a noninvasive brain stimulation method used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and nicotine dependence....