Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Mental Health Update | The estimated prevalence of using medications with depression as an adverse effect is 37.2%, ...

...according to a study published in the June 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Mental Health Matters | A group of children exposed to selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) before birth had better thinking and attention skills at age 12, compared with other children,

...according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2018 Meeting in Toronto, Canada.

Electrical activity in the brain can help gauge whether a patient will benefit from a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor,

....according to a study published online in JAMA Psychiatry.

Mental Health | Using methamphetamine within the last 6 months doubled the risk of having psychotic symptoms,

... researchers found in a prospective cohort study published online in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Longer continuous use was shown to increase the risk even more.

Researchers followed 528 chronic methamphetamine users for 2 years after they left a treatment center in Guangdong, China. Their methamphetamine use and psychotic symptoms (measured with Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale) were assessed every 6 months.

Mental Health and identifying / diagnosing Psychotic Disorders

EEG delta/alpha frequency activity can be used to differentiate patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and methamphetamine-induced psychotic disorder, researchers from South Africa report.

Eating fruits and vegetables in their raw state may maximize their mental health benefits...
…..according to a study published online in Frontiers in Psychology.

Smoking cannabis eases symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress shortly after use, but depressive symptoms are likely to worsen over time,.....

Mental Health | April 20 is known as a popular “4/20” holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, but researchers argue that the festivities may have serious consequences, including an increased risk of fatal traffic crashes.

Mental Health Update | College students who used their smartphones most frequently reported higher levels of feeling isolated, lonely, depressed, and anxious—symptoms suggestive of digital addiction...

Mental Health Update | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking action against companies that manufacture products with highly concentrated and pure caffeine....

in an effort to prevent consumers from accidentally consuming excessive or potentially dangerous doses.