ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR RAPID TREATMENT OF AGITATION IN SCHIZOPHRENIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDER: FOCUS ON INHALED LOXAPINE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INJECTABLE AGENTS

Addressing the need for rapid treatment of agitation in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: focus on inhaled loxapine as an alternative to injectable agents

Leslie CitromeDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USAAbstract: Agitation (excessive motor or verbal activity) can be associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania, and can further escalate into aggressive behavior and potentially lead to injuries in patients and staff.Medications used to treat

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Practicing COVID-19 Public Health Measures Is Associated With Anxiety and Depression in Undergraduate University Students

BackgroundCOVID-19 has affected mental health globally, increasing depression and anxiety.This study examined relationships between practicing COVID-19-related public health measures and depression and anxiety in young adult students.MethodsA sample of 755 undergraduate students 18–25 years of age at a large public university completed a cross-se

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