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Deaths from alcohol use rose 37% following the increase in drinking during Covid - from stress and worry. Protecting mental health against hopelessness is crucial now during the current crisis. See below for resources. Data from KKF (reference below)

Stimulants on this list – despite decades of data showing that treating ADHD with stimulants reduces risky drug use and future addiction. Also protects against early death from suicide, overdose, and accidents. References below. #psychsky #medsky

Dopamine is involved in reward - and punishment, movement, and timing. Disorders of dopamine signaling - like ADHD - include issues with timing: from keeping track of time to paying attention (which requires organizing brain networks in concert with the outside world). Treatment (meds/therapy) help.

Adult ADHD is under-treated despite having a real impact on people's lives. This study looked at treatments for adult ADHD - showed stimulants (like ritalin/adderall) and atomoxetine effective at improving symptoms. Better care for adult ADHD is needed. #psychsky www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

This study showed that detention/suspension increased risk of drug use by age 12. Kids with ADHD, depression, or other psych disorders are more likely to receive detention/suspension - and to use drugs early. It's time to replace punishment with prevention. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38706327/

literal government-made crack.... the war on drugs is a helluva war...

16% of adolescents live in households experiencing #foodinsecurity, which is linked to increased rates of substance use, #mentalhealth disorders, and school absenteeism. Equitable #SDOH screening & response is one way to improve #kidsMH outcomes! #HCWvsHunger #BrainDocsUnite bit.ly/49vjdlL. (1/5)

The paper compared LLM (with millions of publications as resources) to 171 human experts recruited from social media - 51 doctoral students, 43 faculty/academic staff, 43 postdoc researchers, 18 predoc students, 12 research scientists and 4 ‘other’ (aka sample of convenience).

Preparing a talk on smoking cessation and saw Google's AI overview on varenicline and depression – it’s flat out wrong. Says varenicline increases risk of depression/suicide, has black box warning, and claims psych disorders may be more vulnerable to serious side effects. All incorrect (see below).

ADHD is associated with a high risk of suicide across sexes and all ages. This risk is decreased by treating with meds: methylphenidate/amphetamines (aka ritalin/adderall). The protective effect is seen in children, adults, and veterans. (references below) #ScienceisPOWER #MedSky #PsychSky

The greatest trick The Devil ever pulled was convincing the world He didn’t exist. The second greatest was rebranding the ACA Obamacare.

This has arrived with me at a very good moment. To join other recent important memoirs from doctors including Rebecca Lawrence’s from psychiatry in Edinburgh.

Saw this paper: meta-analysis showing pregnant women with ADHD – treated with medication – not at higher risk of congenital anomalies/miscarriages. Other studies have shown treating ADHD with medication is associated with better mental health/lower suicide risk. Science is power. #PsychSky #MedSky

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Heartbreaking Nature article showing up to 72% rise in suicide attempts of US trans kids as result of anti-trans laws. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

NIH funding generated $2.46 for every $1 funded in 2023. Important info for scientific advocacy in the years ahead- science is a quantifiable investment, not just a cost. H/t to @nicolecrust.bsky.social for sharing! #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #NeuroSkyence www.fiercebiotech.com/research/rep...