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Mini Quiz: Evaluating DementiaCognitive impairment is not always associated with dementia. For this reason, a full comprehensive history is an integral component of any assessment. Take the quiz to learn more.
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Mini Quiz: Evaluating DementiaCognitive impairment is not always associated with dementia. For this reason, a full comprehensive history is an integral component of any assessment. Take the quiz to learn more.
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Buprenorphine and Its Therapeutic Potential in Psychiatric DisordersResearchers discuss new research on buprenorphine, the “gold standard” treatment for opioid use disorder at the APA Annual Meeting.
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Opioid Overdoses and Naloxone: What Everyone Needs to KnowMore than 6 out of 10 deaths involve prescribed opioids. The authors address guidelines for who should (and who should not) receive a naloxone prescription.
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ECT for Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: A New IndicationECT has been found effective in mitigating the deleterious consequences of SIB.
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The User Experience: A Key Step in Realizing the Role of Mental Health AppsWith greater expertise in user experiences, psychiatrists can position themselves to more strongly guide technology companies in building and implementing better apps.
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Jury is Out on Paid Peer Support for People with Mental IllnessThis author makes a case against paid peer support for people with mental illness.
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Mini Quiz: Post-Intensive Care SyndromeA 67-year-old man complains of memory loss, difficulty with finances, mood swings, anxiety, and generalized weakness after a recent ICU hospitalization. After reading the case, take the quiz.
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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Recognizing the Critical Need for Psychiatric CareWhat are the symptoms and treatment strategies for this rapidly growing phenomenon in older adults?
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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Recognizing the Critical Need for Psychiatric CareWhat are the symptoms and treatment strategies for this rapidly growing phenomenon in older adults?
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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: Recognizing the Critical Need for Psychiatric CareWhat are the symptoms and treatment strategies for this rapidly growing phenomenon in older adults?
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14 Medical Conditions That Contribute to InsomniaFinding and treating the underlying cause of sleep disturbance is critical to effective management. Here are a few medical conditions that may trigger key disrupting symptoms.
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14 Medical Conditions That Contribute to InsomniaFinding and treating the underlying cause of sleep disturbance is critical to effective management. Here are a few medical conditions that may trigger key disrupting symptoms.
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14 Medical Conditions That Contribute to InsomniaFinding and treating the underlying cause of sleep disturbance is critical to effective management. Here are a few medical conditions that may trigger key disrupting symptoms.
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A Virtual Psychiatry UpdateTo be successful, telehealth visits must come as close as possible to in-person appointments. One psychiatrist shares his best practices.
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Building Brain Resilience: A Multi-Level Systems ApproachBeyond the COVID-19-driven shock, we must develop a resilient future in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Lessons Learned From Mental Health Portrayals in Video GamesA review of the video game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and implications for psychiatry.
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HOCUS POCUS: How the NIMH Made 2 Million People With Schizophrenia DisappearThe last major study of the prevalence of schizophrenia in the US was carried out in the early 1980s. The results from that study have been used for 3 decades.
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Genetics in the Clinical Setting: The Role of Psychiatric Genetic CounselingPractical guidance for psychiatrists who wish to confidently address questions regarding genetics that may be posed by patients and their families.
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What’s in a Name? Name Changes for Subspecialty and the Academy of Psychosomatic MedicineThe name of the subspecialty Psychosomatic Medicine has become Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. And the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine has changed its name to the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Here's why.
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QT Prolongation and AntidepressantsIn the past decade, the effects of antidepressants on the QT interval and the subsequent risk of cardiac arrhythmias have become a notable concern. When the FDA released a drug safety communication about the risk of abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart with citalopram, providers learned to consider this risk as not only an adverse effect of a specific medication, but also the consequence of drug-drug interactions.
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Mini Quiz: PTSD Assessment and Treatment in an Elderly PatientA 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.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About the Determination of Dispositional CapacitySome of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About the Determination of Dispositional CapacitySome of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About the Determination of Dispositional CapacitySome of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About the Determination of Dispositional CapacitySome of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
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What Psychiatrists Need to Know About the Determination of Dispositional CapacitySome of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
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The Therapeutic Cannabis User: 5 Key IssuesA drug once seen as a widespread danger to society is now experiencing renewed interest as a treatment for medical conditions, including a number of mental health conditions. This brief review explores 5 key issues clinicians can consider when encountering the therapeutic cannabis user.
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Is PTSD a Systemic Disorder?In addition to psychosocial problems, there is a growing realization that PTSD may also lead to or exacerbate chronic medical health conditions.
