January 15, 2019
Article
Whatever the etiology, some extreme views come very close to the behaviors of bipolar mania, as illustrated in a recent documentary.
December 06, 2018
Article
Let us look at two major trends in our evolving understanding of this complex mood disorder and its treatment, to wrap up 2018 and to consider the year ahead.
November 06, 2018
Article
Three simple steps may better align your practice with available data on the efficacy and safety of thyroid supplementation in physiologic doses.
October 01, 2018
Article
Dr Phelps puts thyroid dysfunction into clinical context for patients with comorbid mood disorders.
September 07, 2018
Article
Old data have recently been gathered and systematically presented-reinforced by a new study, but perhaps contradicted by another. So it’s time to revisit this story.
May 31, 2018
Slideshow
A rare but serious reaction to this treatment can have immunological consequences. As with all medications, however, the latest alert does not change how psychiatrists manage the risks.
May 02, 2018
Article
How many people who take an antidepressant truly have severe difficulties when they try to taper off? Or, is it “all in their mind”?
April 04, 2018
Article
When the treatment doesn’t work, consider the options. Or, question your diagnosis.
March 14, 2018
Article
Transcranial direct current stimulation delivery systems differ from one another in design, action, and results. One has been shown to be significantly better than sham treatment for bipolar depression. What does this mean for clinical practice?
February 07, 2018
Article
This statin shows promise in reducing symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression. Still, one must be cautious and think through the treatment plan for each patient.