Lithium is best at decreasing the risk of depression-related hospitalisation...
This Swedish cohort study, blogged by Duncan Swiffen, is yet more evidence for lithium as an excellent treatment for people with bipolar disorder. This time it comes out on top in terms of preventing...
View ArticleEnhancing mental health care for autistic people: practical adaptations,...
UCL Masters students explore how mental healthcare can be better tailored for autistic people, highlighting practical strategies from a recent review that services can put into action now. The post...
View ArticleAntidepressants and suicide – it’s complicated…
Rina Dutta and Alina Cuhraja summarise a network meta-analysis on antidepressants, suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours, which suggests that SSRIs may reduce suicidal ideation in the short-term,...
View ArticleJust how good are different psychotherapies for common mental health problems?
Lisa Lloyd and Milagros Pallavicini review a recent study on psychotherapies for 8 mental disorders, finding that while most outperform control treatments, response rates remain modest. The post Just...
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