Insurers appear to have plenty of leeway to continue-or even expand-the kind of anti-psychiatrist policies at the core of 2 lawsuits filed last year. Details here.

Final Parity Rule Fails to Address Psychiatrist Reimbursement Problems

There is very little evidence for the efficacy of antidepressants in bipolar disorder, particularly for longer-term use. However, there are at least  9 alternatives to conventional antidepressants. 

No Need for Blood: Nine Alternatives to the Antidepressant Debate

Narcolepsy, cataplexy: symptoms are broad and associated with a range of medical and psychiatric comorbidities. Here: diagnostic and treatment strategies and a look at the BOND study. 

The Psychiatric Dimensions of Narcolepsy

There is renewed interest and enthusiasm for the potential pathophysiological role of inflammation and immune dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia, with evidence for abnormalities in the blood, CSF, and CNS.

The Potential for Rational Adjunctive Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in Schizophrenia: Quenching the Fire?

Psychosis is one of the key dimensions of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychotic depression. Clinicians are familiar with patients whose psychosis improves dramatically with antipsychotic treatment; however, these patients may be left with cognitive impairment, negative mood symptoms, or suicidal symptoms, as well as impaired work and social functioning.

Refractory Psychosis: Treatment Options and Strategies

If I could be edible, I would want to be a steamed vegetable dumpling, pure white like my doctor’s coat…

Doctor Dumpling

PsychiatricTimes welcomes two new Editorial Board members, congratulates editor-in-chief, James Knoll, and introduces a reader advisory panel.

Welcome New Board Members, and Congratulations!

The authors focus on the epidemiology of postpartum psychosis, its clinical presentation, etiology, treatment, and strategies to prevent its recurrence. 

Postpartum Psychosis: Updates and Clinical Issues

Alzheimer disease psychosis appears to be a distinct clinical entity. This article focuses on management strategies.

Managing Psychosis in Patients With Alzheimer Disease

As practicing physicians, we constantly ask ourselves when and where to alert patients to bad possibilities that may occur in the future. More in this installment of "Why Psychiatrist Are Physicians First," by Sharon Packer, MD.

More Than Meets the Eye: Spotting Medical Mimics

Stopping smoking affects the metabolism of a number of drugs used in the management of mental illness. Here, a summary of the author's published study on whether e-cigarettes with nicotine were more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine patches.

The Role of Electronic Cigarettes for Tobacco Dependence Treatment

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the US. The majority of smokers want to quit, but only a fraction achieve this annually. New evidence shows it is possible to teach patients to weaken the link between craving and smoking until they are able to ride out any craving–and consequently quit.

Smoking Cessation: What’s Next?

Despite the need for mental health support, undocumented immigrants underutilize mental health services. Many endure traumatic experiences while emigrating that put them at psychological risk and once in the US, undocumented immigrants face multiple psychosocial stressors.

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