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A recent 16-year follow up study of children placed on stimulants (Ritalin) in elementary school found that inconsistent use of stimulant therapy allowed for the best height outcomes. Weight was not adversely impacted due to kids on stimulants gaining weight faster than unmedicated peers in their teens, making up for childhood losses. Inconsistent stimulant therapy amounted to years of infrequent use (e.g. < half the year).

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Trajectories of Growth Associated With Long-Term Stimulant Medication in the Multimodal Treatment Study of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder To estimate long-term stimulant treatment associations on standardized height, weight and BMI trajectories from childhood to adulthood in the Multimodal Treatment Study of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (MTA).Of 579 children with DSM-IV ADHD-Combined ...

The Los Angeles County Psychological Association will be having its 35th Annual Convention on 10/21/23 at UCLA for the first in-person since 2019!

Dr. Kenneth Etefia, MD will be talking about "An Introduction to Neuromodulation" which will cover the most common (non-invasive) medical interventions for psychological disease, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

My Cause My Cleats: Working to help those who need urgent behavioral health services by Steve Smith Sr. (NFL.com Analyst)

"When a person is dealing with a physical ailment and needs help, they can typically head to an urgent care center or the emergency room at any time, night or day. But when a person is battling a mental health crisis, there are often fewer places to go outside of office hours -- if there is anywhere at all."

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My Cause My Cleats: Working to help those who need urgent behavioral health services Steve Smith Sr., who is promoting the importance of helping those with mental health needs, explains the role that a new behavioral health urgent care his foundation helped develop will play in the community of Mecklenburg County, in North Carolina.

Is It Harder for Men and Boys to Make and Keep Friends?
Or does gender have little to do with our ability to have meaningful friendships?

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Is It Harder for Men and Boys to Make and Keep Friends? Or does gender have little to do with our ability to have meaningful friendships?

"Mass shootings and other types of trauma can have ripple effects not only for survivors but also for those who follow the news of the events."

Read the complete article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/28/well/mind/gun-violence-mental-health.html

"And if you're confused about what risks make sense for you, or what extra measures you should be taking to protect yourself, that's an excellent time to reach out to your doctor."

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https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/coronavirus/the-pandemic-is-more-confusing-now-heres-what-socal-doctors-say-will-help-protect-you/2905270/

The Pandemic is More Confusing Now. Here's What SoCal Doctors Say Will Help Protect You We’re in a different spot than those first days of quarantine, with vaccines and treatments available. But in some ways, that can make navigating the pandemic more confusing. Here’s what two California doctors had to say.

"Since 2009, sadness and hopelessness have increased for every race; for straight teens and gay teens; for teens who say they’ve never had s*x and for those who say they’ve had s*x with males and/or females; for students in each year of high school; and for teens in all 50 states and the District of Columbia."

To read the full article, please click this link: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/04/american-teens-sadness-depression-anxiety/629524/

Why American Teens Are So Sad Four forces are propelling the rising rates of depression among young people.

"Violence, dominance, aggression and always being the tough guy is not healthy masculinity and is driven by a fear of appearing weak to others."

Read the full article: https://www.fox26houston.com/houstons-morning-show/when-toxic-masculinity-causes-violence

When toxic masculinity causes violence Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses the signs of toxic masculinity and shares suggestions to help replace toxic masculinity with healthy masculinity.

"Research suggests that news coverage of traumatic events can affect viewers’ mental health."

Watching War Unfold on Social Media Affects Your Mental Health The war in Ukraine is flooding social media to an unprecedented degree

UN report delves into how climate change is affecting mental health.

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UN report delves into how climate change is affecting mental health | CBC News In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, the new IPCC report highlights the mental health dimension of climate change, and we look at the movement to protect the night sky.

Columbia authors explore in JAMA Psychiatry how three different types of racism can influence a patient’s depressive symptoms.

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Telling the Story of Racism’s Role in Depression A Columbia University article in JAMA Psychiatry makes the case for doing more to make mental health care non-racist and to take steps for racial equity in clinics and communities.

“You have to take care of your brain just like you take care of your body,” - A.J. Brown

Read the full article: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/2021-in-review/a-year-that-changed-how-athletes-think-about-mental-health

A Year That Changed How Athletes Think About Mental Health The psychological challenges of sports have been talked about for ages. In 2021, athletes in a number of disciplines took action.

On the emerging su***de epidemic confronting the Black community.

If you or anyone you know is in crisis contact the National su***de hotline 800-273-8255

What We Misunderstand About Su***de Among Black Americans The death of Cheslie Kryst has put a spotlight on a dangerous gap between reality and what many believe about su***de in the United States

"The rising tide of suicidality among Black youths and the disparity in access to care constitutes a genuine public health emergency. If you or someone you know is in need of support please contact the national su***de hotline (1-800-273-8255)."

Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/18/well/mind/su***de-black-kids.html

"You are what you eat."

Read the full article: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/16358-gut-brain-connection

"The holiday season is filled with gifts, get-togethers and tons of food and treats. From cookies at the office to department dinners, we are surrounded by unhealthy food choices and often give in to temptation with the intention of losing the extra pounds in the new year. Of course it’s not wrong to indulge a little during the holidays, but moderation is key. "

Read the full article: https://silverhillhospital.org/community/blog-post/holiday-eating-tips-for-good-mental-health/

"The best way to cope with holiday stress and obligations is to keep your mood and energy stable."

Read the full article: https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/foods-boost-mood-fight-holiday-weight-gain

"N.F.L. players face the same traumas, disorders and conditions that affect the rest of the population, but they may also seek treatment or support because of challenges specific to their careers."

Read full article: https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/11/26/sports/football/nfl-mental-health.amp.html

Preventative mental health helps reduce the enormous financial and administrative burden conservatorship places on our society.

Read the full article: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/27/1040552033/involuntary-psychiatric-hold-cost-britney-spears

Good news!!
We are now proud participants in the NFL program for substances of abuse for active players. We are looking forward to improving the lives of these young men.

"Covid-19 patients who received fluvoxamine were significantly less likely to require hospitalization than those who didn’t, in the largest clinical trial evaluating the antidepressant’s effect on Covid-19 to date."

Read the full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/antidepressant-significantly-reduces-covid-19-hospitalization-11635373800

Antidepressant Fluvoxamine Significantly Reduces Covid-19 Hospitalization Patients who received the low-cost and widely available drug were far less likely to be hospitalized in a clinical trial.