PD Test American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2021 Virtual Meeting

Virtual 11 February 2026 - 20 February 2026

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

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Young cyberbullying victims at heightened risk of self-harm

24 May 2021 by

For children, being at the receiving end of online bullying makes them 12 times more susceptible to suicidal thoughts and actions, with the risk exacerbated by increased use of social media, as shown in the results of a meta-analysis presented at the virtual American Psychiatric Association (APA) 2021 Annual Meeting.

Young cyberbullying victims at heightened risk of self-harm

24 May 2021

Bright light therapy at midday: Does it help in bipolar depression?

07 May 2021 by

Bright light therapy done at midday may be an effective and affordable adjunct to antimanic medication in patients with bipolar depression (BD), according to an expert who presented at APA 2021. This brings renewed attention to this natural, somatic treatment primarily used for seasonal depression.

Bright light therapy at midday: Does it help in bipolar depression?

07 May 2021