Neuropsychiatry

How is “disease” defined? A popular criticism of psychiatry gets debunked.

Although the new drug aducanumab has grabbed all the headlines, the future of Alzheimer treatment may be just as much about public health campaigns as it is about psychopharmacology. In this episode of Psych Pearls, we find out why.

Apathy occurs throughout the spectrum of neurocognitive disorders, but it is easy to mistake for other conditions, like depression. How can clinicians identify apathy, and treat it?

More than 3.5 million Americans have Autism Spectrum Disorder. How can you recognize the signs in children?

Travelling the middle road between skepticism and scientism in psychiatric research and treatment.

A brain-based perspective could explain how and why psychotherapy leads to enduring change.

The emergence of epigenetic models has generated a surge of optimism, opening new possibilities for psychiatric intervention.

The FDA approval of aducanumab has given hope to millions of patients with Alzheimer disease—but will it live up to the hype?

A driving force.

A Psychiatric Times point/counterpoint feature on electroconvulsive therapy elicited strong responses.

This is a rare opportunity for researchers and entrepreneurs from a variety of fields to conduct experiments in space.

Early-life stress can modify an individual's genetic code, leading to mental health problems later in life. But by understanding the science of epigenetics, psychiatrists can treat these conditions, and prevent intergenerational trauma.

Research data shows that ECT is often more effective than alternative treatments, and safe too.

ECT has been in use for decades, but does that mean it is safe or effective?

Kids will find the screens. Health care providers should join them in order to supply the most helpful digital treatments.

Key neural mechanisms are responsible for emotion, memory consolidation, and lasting personal change.

Gene expressions in microglia cells may explain why some of them are ineffective and allow dementia to progress.

Cannabis is prescribed as a treatment for autism in 14 states. Is it the wonder drug patients and families have been waiting for?

Too often, the medical issues associated with traumatic brain injury are mistakenly diagnosed as psychiatric disorders. A few simple questions and tests can elucidate the real culprit and lead to appropriate treatment.

A mother’s quest to understand her child revolutionized our understanding of autism.

A message flowing through the brain, across neuronal systems... where is it headed?

New research brings us closer to linking diagnostically predictive connectivity patterns in patients with ADHD.

A collection of validated statements addresses overarching topics ranging from nutrition, neuropsychiatry, and nonpharmacologic treatments.

Opening certain potassium channels in the brain reduces depressive symptoms and anhedonia.

Patients who are report social phobia are unlikely to speak out for themselves. For them, confrontations with their boss or coworkers are even worse than water-cooler conversations. That is where psychiatrists can help.