MedPage Today (12/26, George) reports, “Four new risk factors for young-onset dementia were identified in the prospective U.K. Biobank study.” According to the findings, “orthostatic hypotension, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein levels, and social isolation emerged as new risk factors for dementia before age 65.” The results were published in JAMA Neurology.

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mHealth Intelligence (12/26, Vaidya) reports, “Psychiatrists were the top users of telehealth in 2022, with 83 percent saying they had conducted a video visit the week prior in an American Medical Association survey.” Notably, “54.1 percent of psychiatrists conducted more than 20 percent of their visits through videoconferencing, and 27.2 percent conducted more than 60 percent of their visits through this method in 2022.”

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— “Psychiatrists’ Telehealth Use ‘Well Above’ Other Specialists,” Anuja Vaidya, mHealth Intelligence, December 26, 2023

HealthDay (12/26, Mundell) reports, “Even after they’ve experienced episodes of psychosis, many young people who use marijuana are unsure they want to quit the drug, new research shows.” The findings were published in Early Intervention in Psychiatry.

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— “Many Young People at Risk for Psychosis Are Torn About Using Marijuana,” Ernie Mundell, HealthDay, December 26, 2023

HCPlive (12/22, Derman) reported, “Parents with psychiatric disorders have a higher likelihood of passing down psychiatric disorders to their children, according to a new study.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.

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— “Parents Pass Down Psychiatric Conditions Due to a General Psychopathology Factor,” Chelsie Derman, HCPLive, December 22, 2023

HealthDay (12/26, Thompson) reports, “Three-quarters of Americans plan to start the New Year with a resolution to be more healthy, including 28% who want to focus on improving their mental health, a new survey has found.” According to results of the American Psychiatric Association’s Healthy Minds monthly poll, “these folks plan to exercise more (67%), meditate (49%), keep a diary (26%), or see a therapist (35%) or psychiatrist (21%).”

APA President Dr. Petros Levounis stressed the importance of mental health maintenance. “Preserve your healthy routines, maintain your relationships with loved ones and take good care of yourself, as well as the people around you,” he said in a news release. APA CEO and Medical Director Dr. Saul Levin added, “Taking care of your mental health doesn’t need to be tied to a holiday – any of us can take any of these steps any time.”

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— “Many Americans Are Resolving to Boost Their Mental Health in 2024,” Dennis Thompson, HeathDay, December 26, 2023