Benefits of Vitamin D for ADHD Include Improved Hyperactivity, Attention
A new meta-analysis found that vitamin D supplementation is associated with decreased ADHD symptoms, including lower levels of hyperactivity and inattention, in children.
Serotonin Dysregulation Is the Common Denominator in Most ADHD Comorbidities
Serotonin dysfunction occurs in nearly three-quarters of psychiatric and somatic comorbidities linked to ADHD, according to a new systematic review published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews.
Is Depression Genetic?
Depression has a strong genetic component, but genes aren’t the only factor. Individual life experiences and your environment also play a part. The connection between these three factors may be the key.
988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline Has Been Contacted More Than 16M Times Since Launch, Research Letter Says
HealthDay (6/11, Gotkine) reports a research letter published in JAMA Network Open says “opportunities remain to increase use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.” The researchers calculated that “between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024, 988 was contacted 16,333,707 times nationally, with 11.0 percent of contacts rerouted to the Veterans Crisis Line.”
Engaging With Patients & the Community Outside the Exam Room
Robust data exists regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. In medical school and residency, we are often instructed on the importance of patient communication in enhancing patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional satisfaction.