Jesse Wright, M.D.

Author of the novel "A Stream to Follow," books on depression, CBT, self-help. Developer computer-assisted therapy. Director UofLouisville Depression Center.

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder https://t.co/H6T6vUREG7

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

@PsychiatricNews Interesting to see that Rejoyn was cleared by FDA based on results of study that showed no clinically significant advantage over a sham condition.

[Chris Aiken, MD @chrisaikenmd]

#Esketamine worked on day #1, but was no better than placebo after a month in this large, randomized, industry-sponsored trial in treatment resistant #depression from China.

Surprising? Several unpublished trials showed a similar fade.

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

@andrewswright @SAGES_Updates Shocking rates of burnout and depression. What is going on with the practice of surgery?

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Very important findings in large study. We need to be more alert to the “invisible risk profile” of persons with physical health challenges.

[JAMA Psychiatry @JAMAPsych]

This study uncovers five distinct suicide profiles, highlighting the "invisible risk profile" related to physical health challenges. Findings emphasizes the need for tailored suicide prevention strategies beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. https://t.co/6bcwhuzUAp

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Check the article I coauthored on psychotherapy for treatment resistant depression. Psychotherapy works.
https://t.co/IzkGjyrgLl

[Ada Wright @Ada_wright_]

So excited to release this project ahead of #COP28.

Did you know fossil fuel combustion contributed to over 1 million deaths from air pollution in 2019?

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Strong placebo effect in this study which found no difference between ketamine and placebo. The study has implications for understanding reports of ketamine effects in clinical, non-research settings.

[Medscape Psychiatry @MedscapePsych]

#Ketamine was no more effective than placebo in reducing depressive symptoms in surgical patients with major depressive disorder, results of a new study, which contradict prior research, suggest.
https://t.co/k0wycJJYvO

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Another reason to eat healthy food.

[Oxford Psychiatry @OxPsychiatry]

High intake of ultra-processed food is associated with dementia in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies https://t.co/5CXeyRz0Fp

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

The U. of Louisville Depression Center will host a fun evening of show tunes from a terrific group of singers, The Jazz Birds, on Thursday, April 13th. Join us and support the important work of the Center.
https://t.co/WMf3y3n904

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Pleased to see this article features my work as a psychiatrist and novelist. My novel, “A Stream to Follow,” is available now, and more are to follow.

[Psychiatric News @PsychiatricNews]

Many psychiatrists have used their empathy and understanding of human psyche to write novels shedding light on mental illness and recovery. https://t.co/3XxSdRO4uS #PsychTwitter #MentalHealth #MedTwitter

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Check out this article published today on psychiatrist novelists. It features my work in writing "A Stream to Follow."
https://t.co/J1zowUFBVi

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Results are similar to those our research group has found for computer-assisted CBT. Pilot Study of Blended-Format Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder | American Journal of Psychotherapy https://t.co/Ipv04xEiXg

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

I do most of my work as a psychiatrist by Zoom these days. This study raises important questions.https://t.co/H31s4bEzNh

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

A writer's dream to have such an editor.
Robert Caro, Robert Gottlieb and the Art of the Edit https://t.co/KgJ6FewuL5

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Good news for non-pharmacological treatment of anxiety.

[JAMA Psychiatry @JAMAPsych]

This randomized, controlled #anxiety disorder treatment trial comparing a standardized, evidence-based mindfulness-based intervention with pharmacotherapy and found that mindfulness based stress reduction was non-inferior to escitalopram https://t.co/P7KJQlT03g

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Drs. Donna Sudak and Laura Frey speaking at the 16th Annual Conference of the U. Of Louisville Depression Center. Our first in person conference since Covid drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. Great to be together again.

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy effective for heavy drinking. https://t.co/K5SBVOvfue

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Association Between Folic Acid Prescription Fills and Suicide Attempts and Intentional Self-harm Among Privately Insured US Adults | Nutrition | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network https://t.co/rQVzgrD1AD

[Jesse Wright, M.D. @Jesswrightmd]

Drs. Chesika Crump and Rif El-Mallakh from the U. Of Louisville presenting at annual National Network of Depression Centers Conf.