Metabolic Disorders

Obesity is one of the most common physical health problems in individuals with psychiatric conditions and contributes to excess medical morbidity and mortality. Several classes of psychotropic medications, particularly atypical antipsychotics, cause weight gain. While these issues pose challenges to optimal health, the good news is that there are solutions and emerging strategies.

Hypothyroidism: An Important Diagnostic Consideration for the Psychiatrist

Kristi R. Estabrook, MD

Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

News | July 11, 2013 | Bipolar Disorder, Metabolic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Schizophrenia Psychotic Features, Special Reports

By Kristi R. Estabrook, MD and Thomas W. Heinrich, MD

Hypothyroidism is a common clinical disorder that psychiatrists frequently encounter. However, symptoms of thyroid dysfunction are often vague and nonspecific, which can lead to delayed or missed diagnosis.

Treatment of Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders in Psychiatry: Integrative or Integrated?

Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD

Richard P. Brown, MD

News | July 11, 2013 | Special Reports, Bipolar Disorder, Integrative Psychiatry, Major Depressive Disorder, Metabolic Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD and Richard P. Brown, MD

This article highlights evidence-based treatment with herbs and nutrients with good tolerability and potential benefit when integrated into psychiatric practices.

Treatment Implications for Comorbid Diabetes Mellitus and Depression

Shane M. Coleman, MD

Wayne Katon, MD

January 18, 2013 | Major Depressive Disorder, Comorbidity In Psychiatry, Depression, Dysthymia, Metabolic Disorders

By Shane M. Coleman, MD and Wayne Katon, MD

Diabetes mellitus and depression symptoms are associated with with decreased self-care and less adherence to exercise, medications, smoking cessation, and eating a healthy diet.