Case Based Psych Perspectives

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llan Melnick, MD; and Linda Trinh, DNP, discuss how to recognize subtle schizophrenia symptoms through systematic patient engagement, explore the novel mechanism of action and clinical benefits of xanomeline/trospium chloride as a first-in-class muscarinic receptor agonist for treating all three symptom domains of schizophrenia, and share practical strategies for switching patients from traditional antipsychotics while managing side effects and setting appropriate expectations.

Panelists discuss personalized treatment strategies for adult patients with narcolepsy, using clinical case examples to highlight common prescribing challenges and emphasizing practical approaches to improve treatment adherence and optimize long-term outcomes.

Lisa Harding, MD, and Angelos Halaris, MD, PhD, APA, ACNP, CINP, review patient case scenarios of treatment resistant depression and discuss management of the disease—most notably, the use of intranasal esketamine as a therapy option.