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Do SSRIs Decrease Fertility?
In addressing mood disorders associated with infertility, sometimes the cure may be worse than the disease.
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Seashells, Not an Ocean
Our basic science knowledge of the brain continues to explode beyond what science fiction of the past has predicted.
“We’re Like Everybody Else: We Are Prone to Depression.”
Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses depression among physicians, a theme from his new memoir, Becoming a Doctors’ Doctor.
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Avoiding Isolation
Solitude is not the same as isolation. Is a patient isolating themselves and what can be done to help?
Manageable and In Control
Daily routine and structure will decrease a patient's stress and give them a sense of accomplishment.
Psychiatry and the Dark Night of the Soul
The anatomy of unhappiness is more complex than DSM-5’s categories.
Korean Intellectual Property Office Grants Patent Application for Depression Treatment
VistaGen Therapeutic’s grant application for PH10, an investigational therapeutic agent for the treatment of depression, has been approved.
An Inside Look at Depression Treatment Among Patients With Addictive Disorders
Are patients with depression and substance use disorder getting an appropriate level of care? Our Journal Club piece investigates.
Top Medications for Alcohol Use Disorders With Depression
One medication stood out as the most effective in a meta-analysis of alcohol use disorders with depression, but few patients are taking it.
Craving Company
A new study finds that isolation makes us want company on a neural level, in much the same way that hunger makes us want food.
Weight Control and Mental Illness
Depression can cause weight loss or a loss of appetite... or it could cause weight gain and an increased appetite. Here is some need-to-know information on weight control and mood disorders.
Antidepressant Drug Helps Prevent Deterioration in Patients With COVID-19
Fluvoxamine was not intended as a COVID-19 medication, but a recent study suggests it may help prevent serious complications for patients with COVID-19.
Food Is the Fuel
A healthy diet can improve mood and effectiveness of antidepressant medications. Here's why your patients should be eating healthier.
Denial, Refusal, Acceptance
Patients' first reactions to a diagnosis of major depressive disorder can be varied. What can you do to help them cope?
How to Effectively Prescribe Exercise
Exercise can be a useful tool in managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learn how you can integrate exercise prescriptions into your treatment plans.
Is Depression a Disease?
A controversial report from the British Psychological Society draws a pair of sharp rejoinders.
Are Women More Frequently Diagnosed With Anxiety and Depression?
A study in Spain uncovers the hard truth about gender inequality in mental health care.
REL-1017: A New Treatment in the Works for Depression
Learn about REL-1017, the medication that has the potential to be the first single agent oral NMDAR antagonist for the adjunctive treatment of depression.
The Intersection of Excessive Alcohol Use and Psychiatric Disorders
A diagnosis of depression, anxiety disorders, or bulimia may also indicate a heightened risk of excessive drinking.
7 Mistakes in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Raise the dose, augment, or switch? A new study suggests we may need to give antidepressants more time to be effective.
The Link Between Depressive Symptoms and Stroke Risk in Black and White Individuals
Does race affect the risk of stroke in patients with depression? A new study finds some answers and some new questions.
The 3 Horsemen of the Apocalypse
What are the 3 signs, or horsemen, of physicians struggling?
Complementing Your Psychotherapy
VistaGen Therapeutics CEO Shawn Singh discusses what he and VistaGen are doing to create and improve treatments that complement your practice.
Benzodiazepines Hit With Boxed Warning by FDA
Benzodiazepines, a drug used to treat anxiety and other conditions, has been mandated to alter their safety warnings. Read about the latest.
My Patient Just Lost their Job … What Do We Do Now?
Job loss may negatively impact your patient’s mental health. Read about how you can help.
Anticipated Phase 3 Interim Results for Sage’s Depression Treatment, Zuranolone
Read about the new results from Sage’s clinical study of depression treatment, zuranolone.
Recent Study Examines Grief in Families of Victims of Terrorist Attacks
Terrorism is a crime from which the families of the victims may never recover. A recent study examines the grieving process in depth.
Seeking Help Is Not Weak
Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys spoke up about his mental illness and was questioned. Dr Calhoun argues his bravery should be commended, not criticized.
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Quitting Cold Turkey
What happens when a patients decides to quit taking a serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Mental Health and Medical Care Avoidance
Individuals who are anxious and depressed are more likely to avoid necessary medical care, even during a pandemic.