Denis Storey

2 months ago | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

It looks like walking the aisles at Target reveals a lot more about ourselves than our fashion sense (or lack thereof). A new Cambridge University Press study shows that Democrats and Republicans might have similar grocery lists, but their brains operate differently while they’re filling their carts.

2 months ago | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

The rise of social media has been as sudden – and stratospheric – as the smartphone itself. And it’s spread far beyond the web – influencing real life social interactions. And it’s played an outsized role in the lives of those with certain socio-cognitive traits and mental disorders. Social media, by its very nature, allows its users to descend into – and live with – distorted perceptions of themselves. Throw in a muddled sense of self and a lack of a social life, and it can amplify that effect.

Jan 15, 2025 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

As we creep up on the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still learning just how much it’s changed our lives. The latest lesson comes from the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) initiative, which has published research that shows that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) could crop up at much higher rates following a COVID infection. This new data reiterates, once again, the long-term health implications of COVID-19.

Jan 13, 2025 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

As Adderall shortages persist – driven in no small part by a dramatic jump in ADHD diagnoses – new research shows that the growth is limited to older patients. More specifically, patients over 18 boasted higher average fill rates than any of the younger age groups. It’s in the shadow of this chaotic market that a new Swedish population-based study calls into question just how representative randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are for ADHD medications.

Dec 23, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

Clinical relevance: We close out the year with multiple studies that explore the stress, anxiety, and mixed-up sense of time that come with the holidays. Holiday stress affects 28% of Americans, driven by grief, financial struggles, and family pressures. Financial anxiety can fuel impulsive spending, creating a cycle of stress and worsening financial issues. Anticipation and preparation heighten the perception that holidays arrive sooner each year.