Public Comment Period Opens for First Set of New Proposals to Update DSM-5
December 11th 2017Advances in digital publishing that allow instantaneous dissemination of changes at minimal cost have paved the way towards the adoption of a continuous improvement model for DSM, in which revisions are pegged to specific scientific advances.
Borderline Personality Disorder: Treatment Resistance Reconsidered
November 27th 2017While treatment of bipolar disorder challenging , the notion that it is treatment resistant is contradicted by longitudinal and treatment research that indicates high rates of remission over time, moderate rates of recovery, and significant response to structured treatments tailored to symptoms.
Antidepressants, Part 2: Kinetics, Dynamics, Mechanisms of Action, and the Future
November 20th 2017The author explores the significant pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic heterogeneity of current antidepressants and reviews the many potential drug targets that exist-with a focus on the serotonin system.
Now’s the Time for the Bio-Psycho-Social-Environmental Model
November 2nd 2017Here's a model that can stimulate psychiatrists to understand and address denial of global warming, the cognitive dissonance and guilt of our own responsibility, and the role of resilience in adapting to environmental changes.