March 29th 2023
A gut feeling? Researchers analyzed the gut microbiome in major depression disorder and its modulation by SSRI antidepressants.
The New Game of Microbiology Clue: The Who, When, Where, and Why of the Novel Coronavirus
March 16th 2020Psychiatrists must have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of coronaviruses in order to be able to accurately explain and discuss those issues with their patients, especially as mental health ramifications are expected.
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Daylight Savings Time: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Psychiatrists
March 10th 2020There are people who insist the one-hour change causes havoc on their systems and schedules. Is there any scientific foundation to this claim? Let us examine some common questions, concerns, and myths.
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A Clinician’s Brief Guide to Chronotherapy for Affective Disorders
March 5th 2020Chronotherapy presents a unique tool to add to the armamentarium of available modalities for management of non-seasonal depression. Clinicians should be familiar with its application and be able to implement it in recalcitrant sufferers.
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Rescuing an Essential Component of Psychiatry: Psychotherapy Training in Psychiatric Education
February 10th 2020A diminished interest in psychotherapeutic interventions runs the risk of missing patients' emotional, social, and practical needs (including medication-modifiable symptoms) and, thus, less clinically responsible care.
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Integrating Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
January 30th 2020Although multiple interventions exist for major depressive disorder (MDD), only partial response is achieved in many patients and recurrence is common. Combining medication and psychotherapy may enable more effective treatment of MDD.
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