LOUISVILLE — Kentucky researchers are developing and expanding a virtual reality treatment for eating disorders using a $125,000 grant from the National Eating Disorders Association, the University of Louisville announced Tuesday. Eating disorders are widespread and can be deadly. The COVID-19 pandemic increased their prevalence in Kentucky. About 9% of Americans live with eating disorders, […] The post Virtual reality could help treat eating disorders, Louisville researchers say appeared first
This segment of Hemming’s ACP interview featured a discussion of a website used to assess digital applications for patients struggling with mental health issues.
This discussion with Hemming featured the biggest takeaways from his talk titled ‘Depression and Anxiety Treatment by the Internal Medicine Physician.’
Patients on psilocybin for depression or anxiety reported tolerable adverse events, including headache, nausea, anxiety, dizziness, and elevated blood pressure.
The hospitalization risk was reduced to up to 75% for patients with heart disease treated with both antidepressants and psychotherapy to manage anxiety or depression symptoms.