Depression of the elderly was overlooked; Pandemic stress and jaw pain

Why do many older people lag behind when it comes to treating depression? (Forbes)

After an advisory committee voted in favor of approval, the FDA refused to accept experimental ALKS 3831 (olanzapine / samidorphan), a schizophrenia and treatment of bipolar I disorder, after issues were raised about the process. of tablet coating at its manufacturing site, Alkermes announced.

The use of antibiotics in infants can increase the risk of a number of chronic conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. (ScienceDaily)

Hyperactivation of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex could be the source of many people’s depression and anxiety. (PsyPost)

A Mendelian randomized study found a genetic link between the use of prescribed opioids and an increased risk of major depressive disorder. (JAMA Psychiatry)

Another adverse outcome of COVID-19-related stress and anxiety? Teeth grinding and jaw pain. (MedicalXpress)

One possible way to help ward off Alzheimer’s disease: deep sleep. (NPR)

Queensland, Australia somehow managed to avoid a suicide spike during the pandemic. (The Lancet Psychiatry)