Mini Quiz: Peer Support and Mental Illness
Jul 20, 2018
What is the most important contribution by peer support staff in mental health care? Take the quiz and learn more.
Recent Content
Subthreshold Bipolarity, Low-Dose Lithium, and Non-Drug Options for Complex Depressions
Jul 18, 2018
Download this educational supplement to review the challenges of managing bipolar disorder.
Two for One Special: Med-Psych Physicians in the Hospital
Jul 18, 2018
A clear problem creeping into the national dialogue is that patients with psychiatric issues all too frequently receive substandard medical care in the hospital setting. This points to the need to look for integrated approaches.
His Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward: An Interview on Love, Writing, and Mental Illness
Jul 18, 2018
In this podcast, author Mark Lukach shares his experiences as the loved one of someone with new onset symptoms of mania, depression, suicidality, and psychosis.
Geriatric Psychiatry Research: Herpesviruses, Brain Metals, DBS
Jul 18, 2018
New research suggests that viruses and metals in the brain may exacerbate Alzheimer disease and deep brain stimulation shows promise in slowing cognitive decline.
Two Misleading Myths Regarding “Medical Aid in Dying”
Jul 18, 2018
The authors discuss two fundamental misconceptions: the myth of the patient’s autonomy, and the myth of the incurability of the patient’s illness.
Exploring Alzheimer Disease as the Hyperthyroid Brain
Jul 16, 2018
A small study finds that thyroid function may meditate treatment efficacy in patients with AD.
Addressing the Challenges of Treatment Resistant ADHD in Adults
Jul 16, 2018
This CME identifies the sources of treatment-resistant ADHD in adults and focuses on preventing misdiagnosis and optimizing treatment.
Cognitive Effects of MIN-101 in Patients With Schizophrenia and Negative Symptoms
Jul 13, 2018
A novel compound holds promise for addressing cognitive deficits in schizophrenia.
Pros and Cons of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Jul 12, 2018
Although these medication-assisted treatments have been approved by the FDA and have strong empiric evidence for superior outcomes, it is important to know the good and the bad.
