Abstract | November 18, 2023

Pharmacogenomic Testing for Drug-Gene Interactions in Treatment Resistant Alzheimer’s Dementia

Here we discuss a patient with treatment resistant mood disorder from Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Posted in: Mental Health10

Abstract | November 17, 2023

“Teamwork Triumphs: Enhancing Problem-Solving and Communication Skills Through Improvisation Theater Games”

This project is innovative and represents a unique opportunity, as medical improv can help residents to avoid isolation and strengthen essential clinical “micro-skills”—such as attending to non-verbal cues, building trust and cultivating reciprocity—and provides a platform for practice toward mastery and competence.

Posted in: Mental Health10

Abstract | March 15, 2023

Acute Psychosis Secondary to Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Commonly Underdiagnosed Disorder in Healthy, Young Women

Autoimmune anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is a rare paraneoplastic disease often associated with mature cystic (dermoid) teratomas. Though well-documented and treatable, anti-NMDAR encephalitis is underdiagnosed in young, healthy females. A vague prodromal state prior to acute psychotic symptoms can delay diagnosis and expose a previously healthy patient to serious and potentially fatal complications.

Posted in: Mental Health10

SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Barriers to Mental Health Care Identified by Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals in Georgia and South Carolina

Objective: Geographic location can affect access to appropriate, affirming mental health care for sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, especially for those living in rural settings. Minimal research has examined barriers to mental health care for SGM communities in the southeastern United States. The objective of this study was to...

Posted in: Mental Health22

SMJ Article | Original Article

CME Article: Association between Financial Barriers to Healthcare Access and Mental Health Outcomes in Tennessee

Objectives: A large number of people cannot afford healthcare services in the United States. Researchers have studied the impact of lack of affordability of health care on the outcomes of various physical conditions. Mental health disorders have emerged as a major public health challenge during the past decade. The lack...

Posted in: Mental Health22

SMJ Article | Original Article

Retrospective Study of Psychiatric Hospitalizations in a West Texas Mental Health Treatment Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objectives: The association between the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and adverse mental health outcomes has been well documented; however, little is known about its impact in rural areas of the United States. This study aims to characterize and compare inpatient psychiatric admissions in West Texas before and during the initial...

Posted in: Infectious Disease120 Mental Health22

SMJ Article | Original Article

Role of Socioeconomic Factors on Physical and Mental Distress Reported by Alabama Adults with COPD

Objectives: Educational attainment, income, and race play significant roles in managing and treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of these socioeconomic factors and others on the physical and mental distress reported by patients with COPD living in Alabama....

Posted in: Mental Health22

Abstract | April 6, 2022

Resilience to Mental Fatigue in Sports Performance

Prolonged exposure to activities with a high cognitive load result in a psychobiological state known as mental fatigue (MF). Those affected by MF feel tired, less motivated, and have lessened cognitive ability.

Posted in: Mental Health10

Abstract | April 5, 2022

THE IMPACT OF GUT MICROBIOTA ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Cognitive development is the study of how the brain develops as an individual ages. Specifically, the study of cognitive development focuses on the areas of emotional, structural, and motor development.

Posted in: Mental Health10

March 30, 2022

Depression in the Global Spotlight

By Jane Collingwood Jane Collingwood is a medical journalist with 17 years experience reporting on all areas of medical research for online and print publications. Jane has also worked on a range of medical studies funded by the UK National Health Service within the University of Bristol in the South...

Posted in: Mental Health7

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