Be careful: anxiety in children and adults
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and UNMC Wellness Team Steve Wengel, MD, Sarah Fischer, PhD, and Priya Gearin, MD will discuss mental health topics weekly on UNMC Today. Dr. …
Roger S. McIntyre, MD: GLP-1 agonists for psychiatry?
GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists, including semaglutide (Ozempic) and the investigational retatrutide, represent a seismic shift in cardiometabolic and comorbidity treatment. Over the past decade, the emerging drug class has been robustly …
Vibegron is effective for overactive bladder in men with BPH
The drug vibegron led to improvements in overactive bladder symptoms and overall quality of life in men undergoing treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to results of a phase 3 …
How to find more information about a drug prescribed by your doctor
You just received a prescription from your doctor for a new medication. Your doctor told you why he was prescribing the medicine, gave you the name and some information about …
Depression, Anxiety, FOMO: Local Psychiatrist on the Effects of Too Much Social Media on Youth
Amid growing concern about the adverse impact of social media on young minds, some mental health professionals believe the time is right to reinforce healthy online habits. In an interview …
Is it ever okay to ask if someone is on Ozempic? Here’s what experts say about weight loss drug questions.
With the rise in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, weight loss discussions are on the rise again. But while some people are open about using drugs to lose …
How to find out if a woman is a psychopath is obvious, experts say
She could be a real head case. Want to know the difference between a woman with a not-so-great personality and a complete psychopath? New research reveals that women have an …
‘Something we can do together’: Reach4Hope and turn the city green for Mental Health Awareness Month
Reach4Hope’s community outreach efforts, St. George, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Reach4Hope Utah, St. George News CONTENT PROVIDED It’s time to paint the town green for Mental …
Alarming findings: New study reveals child abuse causes 40% of mental health conditions
A study in Australia has revealed the serious impact of child abuse on mental health, attributing up to 40% of major mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and suicide …
A YPD mental health advocate honored by the state organization
Over the past year, the Yankton Police Department has implemented some innovative strategies to recruit officers, with good success. Police Chief Jason Foote has also been working with mental health …