Mini Quiz: Medicinal Use of Cannabis for Psychosis?
October 21, 2019
Cannabis contains many different compounds. Based on the current evidence, how does cannabis affect psychosis?
Recent Content
Advice to Families Coping With Psychiatric Problems
October 21, 2019
This third in the series provides advice to families on how best to cope with the psychiatric problems of a family member.
5 Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treating Tinnitus
October 17, 2019
Tinnitus affects 50 million people in the US and can require urgent medical assistance. It can also cause considerable anxiety and even hallucinations. Reducing symptom intensity is key.
7 Tips for Treating Trauma in Refugee Patients
October 16, 2019
Many refugees have been victims of severe violence that has profoundly affected their physical, psychological, and spiritual lives. Take home points here.
Mini Quiz: Antipsychotic Polypharmacy
October 15, 2019
Which treatments have proven to be efficacious in meta-analyses as augmentation of clozapine in reducing positive symptoms of schizophrenia? The answer might surprise you.
Complementary and Alternative Treatments for ADHD: What the Evidence Suggests
October 15, 2019
Recent surveys suggest that 7% to 8% of children and 4% to 5% of adults meet ADHD criteria. This CME article provide an understanding of the evidence for the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments for ADHD.
Guidance Along the Path: 20 Meditations for Psychiatry Residents
October 15, 2019
In the spirit of honoring and guiding trainees, the authors provide advice to today’s psychiatric residents—the psychiatric leaders of tomorrow.
Get That Piece of Paper
October 14, 2019
Dad excelled at his craft and was the natural choice for promotion to supervisor of the machine shop when the incumbent retired. But the company told him it just wouldn’t "look right" to have a person with only an 8th-grade education.
Making Dollars and Sense: Support for Patients With Mental Health Challenges
October 14, 2019
Recommendations for patients with serious mental illness to manage their finances safely and conveniently, with as much dignity, privacy, and autonomy as possible.
Jolly Ranchers
October 11, 2019
They sulk and swear when I say, “Sorry, no Jollies,” tune out when I lecture about sugar, acid, and tooth decay— they’ve known sweetness and want more....
