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When Treating Obesity, Don’t Forget the Mental Health Angle
When the 42-year-old patient came to see Yarickza Lopez, MSN, FNP-C, the 5-ft woman weighed 260 lb and had severe depression and anxiety,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 287 min read
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Virtual Reality Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Key Takeaways Immersive VR meditation offers personalized experiences, enhancing symptom relief for MDD and GAD compared to traditional...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 33 min read
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Higher-Speed Traffic Noise May Up Stress, Anxiety
TOPLINE: Listening to recordings of natural soundscapes may help reduce anxiety and stress, but adding in high-traffic noise can mask the...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 32 min read
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Americans’ Top Causes of Anxiety Revealed
What current events are keeping Americans up at night? The economy, gun violence, and hate crimes top the list, results from a newly...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Vulnerability to Emotional Contagion May Stress Older Adults
Older adults who are sensitive to the distress of others are more likely to feel anxious or depressed themselves because of a...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Postpartum Exercise Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
TOPLINE: Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Growing Awareness of Allergy Anxieties Spur Mental Health Visits
The rising incidence of food allergies among children over the past decade appears to have been accompanied by a growing awareness among...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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The Hidden Suffering of Social Anxiety Disorder
Keypoint: Social anxiety disorder: increased screening and recognition are essential for proper diagnosis, and psychotropic and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 19, 20246 min read
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FDA Clears Noninvasive Device for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Keypoint: The device is designed to transcutaneously deliver low-level electrical stimulation to the skin behind the ears. The Food and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 1, 20242 min read
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Psychosocial Interventions Improve Depression and Anxiety During Menopause
Keypoint: People experiencing psychological symptoms of menopause may benefit from CBT or mindfulness. Psychosocial interventions of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Increased Anxiety, Stable Binge-Eating Trajectories
Atypical anorexia nervosa (AN) is more prevalent among people of color and is associated with increasing anxiety and stable binge-eating...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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FDA Warns of Dangers of Compounded Ketamine for Psychiatric Use
HealthDay News — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about risks of using compounded versions of the drug...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20236 min read
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Concurrent Treatment of Eating Disorders and PTSD Leads to Long-Term Recovery
Concurrent treatments targeting eating disorders and PTSD are needed to help these patients with complex conditions. Research shows an...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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Lag in Antidepressant Treatment Response Explained?
Antidepressant ARCELONA — The typical lag between treatment initiation with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20233 min read
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Pandemic-Era Telehealth Led to Fewer Therapy Disruptions
Disruptions TOPLINE: US adults with psychiatric illness experienced fewer disruptions in receiving psychotherapy following the transition...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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People With Long COVID Face Alarming Rates of Depression, Anxiety: Expert Q&A
Editor's note: Find the latest long COVID news and guidance in Medscape's Long COVID Resource Center. As many as 2 out of 3 people with...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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Ketamine No Better for Depression Than Placebo?
Ketamine TOPLINE: Ketamine was no more effective than placebo in reducing depressive symptoms in surgical patients with major depressive...
chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Looking for a Psychiatrist that takes your Insurance?
It can be challenging, frustrating trying to find a psychiatrist that takes your insurance as more psychiatrist are opting out of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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Emotional Resilience for Mesothelioma Warriors: Mindful Living Tips
A cancer diagnosis can bring feelings of confusion, anxiety, sadness, and helplessness. Many mesothelioma patients may feel overwhelmed...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD Lead Better Lives
Service Dog help Veterans When Ryan, 37, returned home from two deployments with the 101st Airborne Division in Iraq from 2005 to 2008,...
chrisviesumalinog
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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