Denis Storey

Aurora, Colorado

Freelance Writer at Freelance

News junkie, husband, father, and Jeeper. KC native living in exile in Colorado. #LiverpooolFC supporter and proud member of #ChiefsKingdom and #RecoveryPosse

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Articles

Politics Emerge in Everyday Grocery Decisions

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.
How Social Media Fuels Self-Delusion

Mar 13, 2025 | 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.
Does Heavy Cannabis Use Threaten Long-Term Memory?

Jan 30, 2025 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

Psychiatrist.com, a medical publisher, offers peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and CME from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry and Primary Care Companion
Study Ties COVID to Higher Risk of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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.
ADHD Med Trials Often Miss the Mark

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.
The Holidays Hit Harder as Stress and Spending Spiral

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.
Thoughtful or Thoughtless? Settling The Overpackaging Debate

Dec 20, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

Clinical relevance: Despite the allure of overpackaging holiday gifts, new research reveals a disconnect between givers’ intentions and recipients’ preferences. Overpackaging, while seen by givers as thoughtful, is often perceived by recipients as wasteful or insincere. Close relationships reduce the impact of packaging, but distant ones magnify the disconnect. Simpler, eco-friendly wrapping paired with heartfelt gestures better resonates with recipients.
Researchers Identify link Between Childhood Trauma, PTSD

Dec 18, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

Clinical relevance: Childhood trauma and neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities increases PTSD risk, highlighting the need for early screening and policy reforms. Risk factors include parental mental health issues, lack of social support, community violence, and cumulative traumatic events. Girls, physically disabled children, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds face higher PTSD risks.
Humans Struggle to Accurately Read Dogs’ Emotions

Dec 13, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

It’s not just other people so many of us have a hard time reading. Apparently, even after more than 30,000 years, we still struggle to read our closest friends. A new study explores the challenges humans face when trying to interpret dogs’ emotional expressions. The research reveals the hurdles we face in reading their facial and bodily cues.
Weekly Mind Reader: The Dangers of Off-Label Drug Use

Dec 13, 2024 | psychiatrist.com | Denis Storey

This week, we dig into a series of troubling case studies, unexpected side effects of the drug bupropion, and more bad news for Gen X. A newly published series of case studies – appearing in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders – sheds light on the mounting abuse and dependence of cyproheptadine, a first-generation antihistamine, and dexamethasone, a potent corticosteroid.