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Results indicate a bidirectional association between ADHD and PTSD, suggesting clinical implications and highlighting the need for neurobiological research that examines the mechanisms underlying this connection.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with a multitude of physical, psychological, and psychosocial issues including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While the presence of posttraumatic symptoms has been reported in the general population, little is known about the prevalence of PTSD in patients who experienced a traumatic COVID-19 infection or sequelae. There are currently no documented reports on the treatment of PTSD in patients with COVID-19-related index traumas. The present case study details the use of cognitive processing therapy for PTSD in a patient with multiple COVID-19 infections and post-COVID-19 syndrome. The patient successfully completed treatment and reported a clinically significant change in PTSD symptoms, providing preliminary support for this evidence-based treatment protocol among patients with COVID-19-related index traumas. This case study highlights the need for PTSD symptom screening among patients with COVID-19 and referral to evidence-based psychological interventions. Recommendations for providers who regularly interface with patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and provide trauma-focused treatments are provided.

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This study compared the intake of yogurt and other dairy foods in relation to other dietary habits, and associations with cardiovascular health indicators. Comparative analyses of dietary intakes and cardiometabolic health indicators were conducted in participants from the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study, conducted in 2001-2006 (n = 699). Participants (10.2% of sample) who consumed yogurt more frequently (≥ 5 serves per week) also consumed more fruit, vegetables, nuts, and fish, but fewer sweets, sugar-sweetened soft drinks, and alcohol. The yogurt-healthy food score was significantly inversely associated with fasting plasma glucose (p = 0.044), waist circumference (p = 0.004), and smoking (p = 0.004), and significantly positively associated with physical activity (p < 0.001). In addition, the yogurt-healthy food score was associated with protection against MetS abdominal obesity (OR: 0.80, 95% CI: 0.66-0.07, p = 0.02). The yogurthealthy dietary pattern was significantly associated with a better cardiometabolic profile.

Purpose of Review This review discusses the role of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) in treating depression, focusing on findings from primary care-based studies and their implications for the PCMH. Recent Findings Pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and collaborative care are evidence-based treatments for depression that can be delivered in primary care and extended to diverse populations. Recent research aligns with the core components of the PCMH model. Summary The core components of the PCMH are critical elements of depression treatment. Comprehensive care within the PCMH addresses medical and behavioral health concerns, including depression. Psychiatric and psychological care must be flexibly delivered so services remain accessible yet patient-centered. To ensure the quality and safety of treatment, depression symptoms must be consistently monitored. Coordination within and occasionally outside of the PCMH is needed to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care. More research is needed to empirically evaluate depression treatment within the PCMH.

A recent meta-analysis identified a prospective association between depression and cardiovascular disease; however, there was no association for studies with long-term follow-up periods. The literature has primarily focused on baseline depression status or symptoms, which may not capture the chronic nature of depression. This study examined the prospective relationship between depressive symptoms and cardiovascular disease up to 15 years later in 274 cardiovascular disease-free older adults. Depressive and anxiety symptoms, mean arterial pressure, and cardiovascular disease status were assessed. Baseline and chronic depressive symptoms predicted increased risk of cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of assessing and treating depression in older adults.