Paediatric antipsychotic prescribing guidelines are not adhered to, study suggests Best practice guidelines for treating children and adolescents with antipsychotics are only followed around half of the time, according to research published in Pediatrics.…
Psychedelics not associated with mental health problems, researchers say People who have ever used psychedelic drugs are no more likely than non-users to experience mental health problems, say researchers.…
Annoying noises and sound sensitivityPeople with misophonia experience negative emotions when they hear specific sounds. Separately, phonophobia is the fear of loud sounds.…
Atypical antipsychotics: overrated and overprescribed Atypical antipsychotics are being overprescribed and used inappropriately in many countries. It is time to reduce the practice of prescribing atypical drugs to treat a wide variety of mental distress.…
Neuroinflammation marker associated with episodes of major depression Translocator protein density – a marker of neuroinflammation – is higher in the brains of patients experiencing a major depressive episode compared with mentally healthy controls.…
Helping patients feel happier by changing the sound of their shoesResearchers have found that sound-adapted shoes can make wearers feel slimmer and happier and could be used to treat body dysmorphias, movement impairments and chronic pain.…
Older patients taking anticholinergic drugs are at risk of dementia People aged over 65 years who take some common over-the-counter or prescribed medicines for allergy, depression or an overactive bladder have an increased risk of developing dementia.…
The history of snake oilThe term “snake oil” is used to describe any worthless pseudo-medical remedy promoted as a cure for various illnesses. However, snake oil itself may have a variety of medical uses.…
A new model of pharmacy in North East London North East London Local Pharmaceutical Committee is recruiting pharmacies to take part in its new ‘SelfCare Pharmacy’ practice. Will its efforts result in a viable new model of pharmacy care?…
Treating mental health disorders in children and adolescents ‘Clinical handbook of psychotropic drugs for children and adolescents 3rd edition’ by Elbe D, Bezchlibnyk-Butler K Z, Virani A S , Procyshyn R M.…