Geriatric Psychiatry

Recent research investigated the benefits and risks of augmentation compared with switching strategies for TRD in older adults.

From psychotherapy vs pharmacotherapy for depression in heart failure to an update on the 2024 medication pipeline for antidepressants and ADHD treatments, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

What is new in research on sleep?

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the December 2023 issue of Psychiatric Times.

OABD is a significant concern among older adults, characterized by unique presentations and comorbidities. Here's what you need to know.

Clinicians must feel knowledgeable and masterful in incorporating lifestyle and integrative therapies targeting nutrition, stress reduction, normalization of sleep, aerobic and mindful exercise, and meaningful activities that add joy and life to years, and not just years to life.

Here are highlights from some of the year’s top features in Psychiatric Times from throughout 2023.

Although psychiatric disorders are common among older adults, many of these individuals do not get the treatment they need. The Psychiatric Times Special Report on Geriatric Psychiatry discusses how we can improve outcomes for this patient population.

Reviewing a year of CMEs in Psychiatric Times®

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the November 2023 issue of Psychiatric Times.

From late-life treatment-resistant depression to the mental health benefits of gratitude, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

About 1 in 6 of Medicare patients report trouble paying Medicare bills and debt.

What is new in research on schizophrenia?

Study investigates connections between rTMS and factors including depression and cognitive performance.

Catch up on the latest CMEs in Psychiatric Times.

From the “unwinding” of the Medicaid continuous enrollment condition to assessing and treating eating disorders in older adults, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

In this CME article, learn how to evaluate older adults who present with significant appetite and weight changes for the presence of an eating disorder.

From noninvasive brain stimulation treatment for acquired brain injury to an update on the prior authorization process, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

"The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act would make it easier for older patients to get care by modernizing the prior authorization process."

From older age bipolar disorder to the relationship between antidepressants and emotional numbing, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the April 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

In this CME, evaluate the treatment options for depression among older adults.

In this CME article, learn about the best ways to assess depression in the geriatric population.

Remembering Lissy Jarvik, MD, PhD—a pioneer of geriatric neuropsychiatry.

Respondents discussed COVID-19 conditions and mental health benefits.