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Collaborating for Best Outcomes for Patients With Autoimmune EncephalitisAutoimmune encephalitis is an unusual but important illness mental health care providers need to be aware of. Dr Deng and Dr Yeshokumar discuss.
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Daniel M’Naghten: The Man Who Changed the Law on Insanity"Despite many unanswered questions, Daniel M’Naghten is forever remembered as the man who set a lasting legal precedent."
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Managing Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors, and Risk in Treatment-Resistant DepressionA range of therapeutic targets are likely to be relevant for reducing risk of suicide in TRD. Here's what you need to know.
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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and AdolescentsJust as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.
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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and AdolescentsJust as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.
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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and AdolescentsJust as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.
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Elder Abuse and Ageism During COVID-19The pandemic hit everyone hard, but what implications and consequences has it had for the older generations?
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Treatment Nonadherence: An Epidemic Hidden in Plain SightA number of factors affect treatment adherence, including the therapeutic alliance, perceived perceived lack of control, risk of dependence on medications, stigma associated with medication use, and more.
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Why You May Want to Swipe Left on Social MediaBased on recent data, it is looking more and more like the answer may be that social media is not particularly beneficial for most of us.
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Is There a Role for Saffron Phytotherapy in Treating Depression?Patients often have questions concerning integrative therapeutic modalities, and it is important to know the existing evidence as well as limitations of current research.
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Electroconvulsive Therapy in Individuals with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of DementiaWhat is the efficacy of ECT for the treatment of dementia?
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A Critical Moment in Psychiatry: The Need for Meaningful Psychotherapy Training in PsychiatryThe goals of psychotherapy education in medical school should be based on these seven ideals.
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A Critical Moment in Psychiatry: The Need for Meaningful Psychotherapy Training in PsychiatryThe goals of psychotherapy education in medical school should be based on these seven ideals.
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Mental Health Parity in the US: Have We Made Any Real Progress?A breakdown of how we are living up to the ideals and standards proposed by the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, including the pandemic's impact on parity.
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If I Were an AstronomerI would not want to simply map the stars; I would also want to gaze upon them and contemplate the mystery of it all. Such is the 15-minute med check versus the essence of psychiatry.
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Recognizing and Addressing Domestic Violence: Issues for PsychiatristsA cultural shift has occurred and intimate partner violence (IPV) is no longer defined as a family affair, but one that has lasting effects on the individual, the family, and the community.
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Recognizing and Addressing Domestic Violence: Issues for PsychiatristsA cultural shift has occurred and intimate partner violence (IPV) is no longer defined as a family affair, but one that has lasting effects on the individual, the family, and the community.
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Neuromodulation Approaches to Mood DisordersAs the evidence base grows and patients continue to demand better options, barriers will be lifted and neuromodulation will occupy a larger role in the psychiatric toolbox.
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Neuromodulation Approaches to Depressive DisordersIn this CME article, review the principles and applications of both invasive and noninvasive neuromodulation techniques for the treatment of mood disorders.
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A Clinician’s Brief Guide to Chronotherapy for Affective DisordersChronotherapy presents a unique tool to add to the armamentarium of available modalities for management of non-seasonal depression. Clinicians should be familiar with its application and be able to implement it in recalcitrant sufferers.
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Stroke in Young Adults: The Lasting Effects of TraumaThis generation of young people may have a unique risk of exposure to stress and researchers and clinicians are increasingly concerned about the long-term health consequences of such chronic exposure for young adults.
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Stroke in Young Adults: The Lasting Effects of TraumaThis generation of young people may have a unique risk of exposure to stress and researchers and clinicians are increasingly concerned about the long-term health consequences of such chronic exposure for young adults.
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Stroke in Young Adults: The Lasting Effects of TraumaThis generation of young people may have a unique risk of exposure to stress and researchers and clinicians are increasingly concerned about the long-term health consequences of such chronic exposure for young adults.
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Pharmacological Management of Violence and Violent Behavior in Psychiatric SettingsPsychotic violence is associated with primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. While it may be that psychotic violence is the least common type of violence in inpatient environments, it is also the most treatable.
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Pharmacological Management of Violence and Violent Behavior in Psychiatric SettingsPsychotic violence is associated with primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. While it may be that psychotic violence is the least common type of violence in inpatient environments, it is also the most treatable.
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Violent Behavior and Involuntary Commitment: Ethical and Clinical ConsiderationsUltimately, the decision about involuntary treatment is about risk, not predictable outcomes. In many cases, however, these decisions are much more difficult and, until our crystal balls arrive, our best efforts may still fall short.
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“Terminal Anorexia”: An Invalid Construct That Does Not Justify Medical Aid in DyingDoes anorexia nervosa constitute an illness worthy of physician-assisted suicide? These authors think not.
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Breaking the Spell: Fighting Myths About COVID-19 VaccinationThe vaccine needs to be appropriately framed: as a benefit, not a risk.
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Special Issues for Patients With SUDs Undergoing SurgeryThis innovative program at Massachusetts General Hospital addresses postoperative pain while preventing relapse in patients a history of opioid use disorder.
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Untangling the Web of Comorbid Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Medical IllnessOCD symptoms can be quite difficult to recognize. Not understanding what is happening, patients tend to be ashamed and suffer in silence, often resulting in a period of 8 to 10 years of untreated illness and long-term negative outcomes.
