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Mini-Quiz: Electroconvulsive Therapy
April 10, 2013
Periprocedural advancements, including liberalization of concomitant and pre-treatment medications, add to the comfort and tolerability of ECT, but adverse effects do exist. More in this quiz.
Mini-quiz: Major Depressive Disorder
February 25, 2013
Major depression is a common chronic illness within the general US population. What is the approximate prevalence for MDD in the US population?
Mini-quiz: Movement Disorders
January 22, 2013
Movement abnormalities and psychiatric symptoms often overlap and exacerbate one another. Can psychopharmacological agents induce movement disorders? Take the quiz and learn more.
Mini-Quiz: Secondary Psychosis
December 6, 2012
A history and physical examination with an emphasis on the neurological and cognitive parts are the cornerstones for the initial approach to psychosis. Take the quiz on signs and symptoms that might be confused for psychosis.
Mini-Quiz: Atypical Depression
November 20, 2012
It was not until the introduction of this MAOI that the term “atypical depression” began to emerge to describe a particular variant of nonendogenous depression. Take the quiz and join the discussion to learn more.
Mini-Quiz: Neurotransmitters
November 6, 2012
What is by far the most abundant and ubiquitous neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system? Take the poll and join the discussion.
Psychiatric Disorders Associated With Suicide
September 12, 2012
Suicide involves a complex array of psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors, and it is particularly likely to occur during periods of individual, family, and socioeconomic crises associated with loss and shame. What 3 psychiatric disorders are most often associated with suicide?
Can You Offer an Example of Medical Deception?
August 20, 2012
A patient's symptoms escalate or new ones suddenly appear—apparently in the service of keeping caregivers engaged. This is possibly one example of medical deception. Can you name more? Tell us in this open poll.
CME Activity Provided by Psychiatric Times
June 18, 2012
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are designed to assist the clinical and professional aims and activities of physicians. How important are our CME activities to you? Tell us in this poll.
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