Mad in America

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A new study published in BMJ has found that antipsychotic use is associated with severe, life-threatening conditions in people with dementia. The research, led by Pearl L. H. Mok of the University of Manchester, highlights an increased risk of stroke, pneumonia, acute kidney injury, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and other serious outcomes. These risks are highest immediately after starting the medication, particularly within the first week of use.

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World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Recognising Excellence in Psychiatry The World Psychiatric Association and the World Association on Dual Disorders invite submissions for the prestigious Prof. Pedro Ruiz Recognition Awards. The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) and the World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) have come together to launch two prestigious awards in honour of the late Professor Pedro Ruiz, a pioneer in the field of psychiatry.

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College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Pictured above, Prof Geraldine McCarthy delivered a talk titled ‘Nursing Home Liaison and Hospital Liaison Demonstration Sites, Where We Are, and Where We Need to Be.’ Last week, the College Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age held its annual residential meeting at the Glasson Lakehouse Hotel. Above, Prof Siobhn Ni Bhriain delivered a talk titled ‘Integrated Care in Health Services in Ireland.’ The day featured a number of talks by academics and experts from the faculty and

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Very Well Mind

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Anxious attachment refers to a style of attachment marked by fear of abandonment, clinginess, and low self-esteem. Learn about what anxious attachment looks like from these media examples.

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College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Despite a plan to open 20 new specialist beds for eating disorders by 2023, there remain just 3 beds to cover the entire country. The leaves patients having to be treated in hospitals with no specialist experience. Listen to the full interview on the Newstalk website here Dr Art Malone, a consultant psychiatrist specialising in eating disorders and chair of the College’s Special Interest Group for eating disorders discussed the consequences of the lack of specialist care: ‘There are

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MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Blood levels of neuroactive steroids during the third trimester of pregnancy may predict increased risk of postpartum depression, offering possibility for early intervention.

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International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Dear ISIPT colleagues We are delighted to now be taking nominations for Vice President/President Elect of ISIPT. The Vice President is a 2 year term, after which that officer becomes ISIPT President. Candidates for the office of Vice President must be members of the Society, ideally people with experience of the Executive Council, but this is not essential.

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NPR - Mental Health

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A bill raised in the Connecticut legislature, H.B. No. 6837 , would change state law concerning shock therapy (ECT or electroconvulsive therapy). It would extend the duration of probate court orders authorizing ECT without a patients informed consent, from the current maximum of 45 days to 90 days. The bill would also increase the maximum duration of patients written consent from 30 days to 90 days.

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