Navigating the Complex Intersection of Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Depression is a heavy burden to carry for anyone, but for individuals on the autism spectrum, its weight can be particularly crushing. Challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors characterize Autism Spectrum…
Celebrating 75 Years of Lithium
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Discovered by Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson in 1817, lithium’s potential truly began to unfold on May 5th, 1949. On this day, Stanley G. Thompson and Glenn T. Seaborg isolated lithium-6, a stable…
FDA Greenlights TMS Therapy for Adolescent Depression
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD In a momentous stride towards advancing mental health care, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) devices to be utilized in the treatment of Major Depressive…
Interventional Psychiatry is a Groundbreaking Subspecialty to Transform Mental Health Care
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Within the field of Psychiatry, various subspecialties have emerged to address the diverse and complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health disorders. These subspecialties include Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on the diagnosis…
Improving patient care for autistic individuals through a neurodiversity lens
By: Amy K. Izuno-Garcia, PhD & Jeremy Jabbour, MS The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing, with childhood diagnoses having increased by over 400% since the beginning of the century: 1 in 36 children in the United States…
Neuroimmunology of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) is a perplexing condition that manifests as a significant loss of skills and abilities in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). While the exact mechanisms underlying DSRD remain elusive,…
Unlocking Hope through Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD Depression, with its suffocating grip on the mind, is a relentless adversary for millions worldwide. Despite advances in therapy and medication, some individuals find themselves locked in a grim battle against treatment-resistant depression…
Here’s what happens to your body when you quit smoking- National Geographic
This is an excerpt from National Geographic. The risks of smoking are well-known. Here are the immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting. Every year, half a million Americans die from smoking – related causes, while an estimated 16 million…
The Transition to Adulthood and Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Antonio F. Pagán, PhD, Katherine A. Loveland, PhD, and Killian Rainey Hughes, PhD Transition to Adulthood for Autism While various causes have been proposed, for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lack of tailored services, social…
FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to LSD Formula and Opens a New Frontier in the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Treatment
Written by Joao L. de Quevedo, MD, PhD In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has bestowed breakthrough therapy status upon an LSD formula for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This decision follows a…