A fundamental change is needed for appraising placebo responses in psychiatry - Burke MJ.
In the Alpha-Stim Anxiety Insomnia and Depression cranial electrotherapy stimulation trial, Richard Morriss and colleagues reported no significant difference in their primary depression outcome between active and sham groups. Although not the headline o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news

Occurrence of terrifying nightmares after few days of mirtazapine use in elderly patients - Dell'osso L, Lorenzi P, Nardi B, Carpita B, Benedetti F, Cremone IM.
Introduction. Sleep disturbance and insomnia are some of the most frequent complaints in patients suffering from depression. Some common antidepressant with excitatory effects may worsen sleep qualities, whereas others (like mirtazapine), thanks to their a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

The relationship between emotional neglect and non-suicidal self-injury among middle school students in China: the mediating role of social anxiety symptoms and insomnia - Hou S, Twayigira M, Luo X, Song L, Cui X, Xie Q, Shen Y, Yang F, Yuan X.
BACKGROUND: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a vital public concern around the world, and it often starts in adolescence. Emotional neglect (EN) has been considered a distal risk factor for NSSI, but the effects of social anxiety symptoms (SA) and insomn... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Do YOU have a sleep problem? Find out by taking this 8-question NHS test
It is thought that one third of people in the UK will have episodes of insomnia at some point in their lives. A quiz by the health service can reveal whether you need to see you GP about possible insomnia. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Next Avenue: Dating after 50: Four lessons from a widow
Once she discovered who she really was, and stayed firm in those convictions, it was easier to find love In June of 2014 at 3:30 a.m., I decided to join J-Date, the self-proclaimed largest Jewish dating community worldwide, but it might have been the insomnia. George, my husband of 32 years, had…#jdate #jewish #rotary #meetup #learn #jamesbond #gordongekko (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What ’ s Driving the Demand for ADHD Drugs Like Adderall
For at least the last six months, Adderall—the stimulant medication commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—has been in short supply in the U.S. That seems to be in part because demand is growing as more people are diagnosed with ADHD, a condition that can make it difficult to focus, remember details, control impulses, or sit still. About 8% more people in the U.S. filled a stimulant prescription in 2021 versus 2020, according to federal data. Other studies suggest ADHD diagnoses are increasing across age groups. Why? And is that apparent spike in diagnoses cause for concern? [tim...
Source: TIME: Health - April 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Mental Health Wellbeing Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Teens and healthy sleep habits
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 14-year-old daughter goes to bed each night around 10 p.m. Some nights she complains that she cannot fall asleep until hours later. Although she wakes up and says she isn't tired, she does sleep in on weekends. I'm concerned about insomnia, but I ’m also worried it’s affecting her ability to concentrate in school. What advice do you have? ANSWER: Lots of children your daughter's age have trouble falling asleep easily at night. Though… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 12, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Digital Cognitive Therapy Has Beneficial Effect for Patients With Insomnia
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 -- Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I) is effective for patients with insomnia, with the optimal treatment including a combination of medication and dCBT-I, according to a study published online April... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

How to Get Better Sleep When You Have IBD
A lot of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have trouble sleeping. By some estimates, roughly 75% of people with IBD experience sleep disturbances such as trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, and poor overall sleep quality. Meanwhile, surveys of IBD patients have found that poor sleep tends to be the top contributor to quality-of-life issues. The fact that so many people with IBD experience problems sleeping is bad news for a number of reasons. For one thing, a lot seems to go wrong with the human mind and body when sleep is inadequate; sleep disorders such as insomnia are strongly linked to an increas...
Source: TIME: Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Gut health healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Gay teenagers are more than twice as likely to suffer from insomnia, study suggests
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, said gay teenagers were more at risk of sleep problems because of discriminiation, bullying and conflicts at home. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Today ’s Wordle #660 Hints, Clues And Answer For Monday April 10th
So yesterday was Easter and I just sort of spaced mentioning it in my post, which I guess was a bit of a snafu on my part. I guess it slipped my mind while writing despite having a number of Easter-related plans. I think it’s the insomnia. Lack of sleep does horrible things to a person. I’m…#easter #easteregg #christian #wordle #hintits #clue #crimeandpunishment #huzzah #elwordlebotto #protogermanic (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to cure insomnia and fall asleep in 10 seconds
First documented in Lloyd Bud Winter's 1981 book Relax and Win: Championship Performance, the method reportedly has a 96 percent success rate after just six weeks of practice. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cornish gardener who stayed awake for ELEVEN days shares effects sleepless stint had on him
One Cornish father-of-three went 11 days without sleep in 2007, in the hope of breaking the world record for the longest time without sleep. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Certain deficiency could be putting your eyesight at risk - how to avoid
The deficiency can also lead to fatigue, joint pain, brain fog and insomnia among other issues. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals files citizens petition with DEA seeking to de-schedule its insomnia drug Quviviq
The company is seeking to remove scheduling restrictions on compounds known as dual orexin receptor antagonists. Idorsia's insomnia treatment Quviviq was approved by the FDA last year and endorsed by actress Jennifer Aniston and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - April 7, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: John George Source Type: news