“Acute medical events, those serious enough to warrant a trip to the ER, can put vulnerable young people at increased risk of self-harm,” Dr. Mark Olfson said by email.
“What is needed is a ‘Manhattan Project’ to elucidate the pathophysiology, develop effective treatments, and ultimately find a cure for PTSD,” writes Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman.
Only a minority of students are seeking out treatment, says Dr. Randy P. Auerbach. "Lots of administrators everywhere are scrambling to find innovative ways to reach students in need."
Dr. Drew Ramsey discusses the research that encouraged him to "prescribe" food to his patients and the diet he recommends to prevent mental health concerns.
“Baking is mindful. Mindfulness means paying attention to yourself in the moment and not being in the past or the future, but really being there,” says Dr. Philip Muskin.
According to Dr. Deborah Hasin, marijuana laws don’t seem to have had a strong effect on teen use, but adult rates of frequent use and cannabis use disorder have increased in states that passed them.
Dr. Nasir Naqvi's study describes a device that would detect critical respiratory depression and then electrically support respiration until treatment could be provided or hypoventilation wore off.
"We are somewhat more willing to talk about our emotional state," said Dr. Philip Muskin. "That's not true across the board, but I think there somewhat less stigma than there was 40 or 50 years ago."
