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Deadly Prescriptions: New Study Links Antipsychotics to Life-Threatening Risks in Dementia Patients

Mad in America

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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WPA & WADD Joint Recognition Awards: Call for Submissions

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

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 Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age Holds Annual Residential Meeting

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

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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5 TV and Movie Characters That Illustrate Anxious Attachment

Very Well Mind

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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Newstalk Radio: Dr Art Malone discusses the urgent need for specialist care for eating disorders

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

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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Study Reveals Potential Biomarkers for Postpartum Depression Risk

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

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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Seeking nominations for ISIPT Vice President

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

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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9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance

NPR - Mental Health

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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Upcoming ECT Legislation Needs to Be Revised

Mad in America

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.