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Youth use of antidepressants spiked since pandemic, study shows

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Antidepressant use among people between the ages of 12 and 25 has increased nearly 64% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. Those numbers are even higher among teen girls. Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of the new book "Practical Optimism," joined CBS News to discuss. … [Read more...] about Youth use of antidepressants spiked since pandemic, study shows

Southeast Notes: J. Davis, Dawkins, Micic, Isaac

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Wizards guard Johnny Davis has played in all three of the team’s games since the All-Star break, averaging 17.0 minutes in those contests. While that’s a modest role, it represents a significant uptick in minutes for the former 10th overall pick, who had averaged 7.9 MPG in 23 appearances prior to the break. “It feels really good,” Davis said, per Chase Hughes of Monumental … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: J. Davis, Dawkins, Micic, Isaac

Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore in 2024 + more…

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Notes and quotes from the southpaw’s first start of the spring... While the overall results were mixed, MacKenzie Gore made 27 starts in his first full major league season in 2023, posting a 4.42 ERA, 4.89 FIP, 57 walks (3.76 BB/9), and 151 Ks (9.97 K/9), while giving up 27 home runs (1.79 HR/9), finishing the year with a .258/.331/.459 line against in 136 1⁄3 innings … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore in 2024 + more…