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Opioid-related overdoses are now the leading cause of death in Americans aged younger than 50 years. This article provides psychiatrists with precautions and warnings as well as proper recognition and treatment. ©ESBProfessional/Shutterstock

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PTSD and Suicide After Natural Disasters

César A. Alfonso, MD

Apr 24, 2018

Everyone in Puerto Rico (PR) was affected by Hurricane Maria, which made landfall on September 20, 2017 as the largest scale natural disaster in the US during our lifetime. Many months later, Puerto Ricans continue to face unreasonable obstacles that prevent recovery. This article summarizes literature on post-disaster mental health and describes the public health crisis in PR. Special attention is given to highlight higher suicide rates and PTSD that develop in post-disaster areas.

Mini Quiz: PTSD Assessment and Treatment in an Elderly Patient

Mohit P. Chopra, MD

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Apr 23, 2018

A 79-year-old widow with a history of severe physical abuse during childhood and throughout her married life attributes her outbursts to old age. Take the quiz and learn more.

Birthday Party

Richard M. Berlin, MD

Apr 23, 2018

Green hills patched with April, snow and I’ve chosen to celebrate. with a full slate of patients.

Travel Destination Syndromes and Schizophrenia

Mary V. Seeman, MD

Apr 20, 2018

Consider these travel tips to help alleviate your patients’ fears that, if left unchecked, can trigger full-blown psychosis.

Eulogizing a Psychiatrist Innovator

H. Steven Moffic, MD

Apr 18, 2018

A tribute to the life and work of psychiatrist Walter Weintraub, MD.

Online Communities for Drug Withdrawal: What Can We Learn?

Apr 18, 2018

In this age of chat rooms and social media, an ever-growing number of psychiatric patients use the internet to find their treatment community online.

April Research Update: Major Depressive Disorder

Mark L. Fuerst

Apr 17, 2018

Relapse in MDD is associated with morphologic brain changes; stopping exercise may increase depressive symptoms; and inflammatory biomarkers may predict which treatment-resistant MDD patients benefit from ECT.

Connecting the Dots to Better Antidepressant Response

Dee Rapposelli

Apr 16, 2018

Pretreatment assessment of functional brain connectivity in patients with major depressive disorder may predict treatment response, according to new study.

3 New Updates on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder

Mark L. Fuerst

Apr 16, 2018

This report includes a study on patterns of prodromal psychiatric symptoms that may help identify young persons at increased risk of bipolar disorder; sibling bullying and risk of psychotic disorders; and a new smartphone app that tracks moods and predicts bipolar disorder episodes.

Lifeline for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Who Are Drowning in Plain Sight

Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA

Apr 13, 2018

Careful consideration and discussion of risks of treatment and under-treatment (or no treatment) can help can decrease the risk of decompensation during pregnancy or the postpartum period.

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