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What Is a Sleep Disorder? A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis

Psychiatric Times

A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis Author(s): Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, MD, PhD , Christophe Gauld, MD, PhD +2 More Key Takeaways Sleep medicine lacks a structured definition for disorders, complicating diagnosis and classification compared to psychiatry's DSM framework. SHOW MORE What is a sleep disorder?

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Introducing the Borderline Personality Disorder Inventory

Psychiatric Times

Developed with input from international mental health professionals, the BPD-I™ is freely available for clinical use, education, and research. Наталья Добровольска/AdobeStock Borderline personality disorder (BPD) remains one of the most commonly misunderstood and challenging diagnoses in mental health.

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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

As a Doctor of Korean Medicine who helps patients taper off long-term psychotropic medication, I see the cracks in the system every daypatients who were placed on antidepressants, sleeping pills, or antipsychotics decades ago and never given a clear path to recovery. The Numbers Behind the Crisis In a 2024 national survey , 73.6%

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sNDA Submitted: Lumateperone for the Prevention of Relapse in Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Times

An sNDA for Caplyta as an adjunctive treatment for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) is also currently under FDA review, submitted back in December 2024. December 3, 2024. The most commonly reported adverse events were somnolence/sedation, dizziness, nausea, and dry mouth. points (effect size 0.61) in study 501 and 4.5

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

SHOW MORE The FDA will update ADHD medication labels, warning of weight loss risks in children under 6, urging careful monitoring by health care professionals. Health care professionals should monitor the child’s growth and development and provide necessary interventions to mitigate weight loss.” September 2024. June 30, 2025.

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Identifying the Signs of Anxiety in Teens – and When to Get Help

Clear Behavioral Health

By recognizing the signs of anxiety in teens and getting support, you can play a vital role in supporting your teens’ mental health and well-being. Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Encourage regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, as these can all contribute to improved mental well-being and better stress management.

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Identifying the Signs of Anxiety in Teens – and When to Get Help

Clear Behavioral Health

By recognizing the signs of anxiety in teens and getting support, you can play a vital role in supporting your teens’ mental health and well-being. Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Encourage regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, as these can all contribute to improved mental well-being and better stress management.