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In the early 20th century, British and American doctors looked for the causes of mental illnesses elsewhere in the body, with gruesome results.

The Doctors Who Cut Out Your Appendix to Fix Your Head

Dr Martin shares psychiatry's "dirty, little, ill-kept secret..." 

Is It Time to Do Away With Psychiatry?

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A 59-year-old man with a history of multiple concussions has been having a series of neurocognitive symptoms for the past several years. Discover more in this case.

4 Stages of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

In comparison to the classic presentation of schizophrenia, ANMDARE features a later age of onset, female predominance, visual hallucinations, relative lack of cognitive disorganization, and a lack of an extended prodromal period.

Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis With Visual Hallucinations and Cognitive Impairment

The biggest challenge we have faced thus far has been a three-fold rise in requests for assistance in managing persistent delirium. Needless to say, we are not twiddling our thumbs.

Delirium, Encephalopathy, and COVID-19: An Update From the Field

British researchers find neuropsychiatric complications associated with COVID-19.

New Research Finds Troubling Link Between COVID-19 and Neuropsychiatric Health

When the patient has significant comorbid psychiatric problems, high risk of suicide, and Huntington disease, the role of clinician spills over into patient advocate in a complex medical system.

A Double Whammy: Psychosis and Huntington Disease

With adequate clinician awareness and prompt initiation of diagnostic testing and intervention, patients with autoimmune encephalitis can lead productive lives. A range of tests is described here.

5 Diagnostic Tests for Autoimmune Encephalitis

Pain is not uncommon for patients who have undergone amputation, and without effective treatment, pain can linger for years.

Specialized Brain Training Relieves Phantom Pain

The authors discuss common neurobiological processes that may contribute to OCD vulnerability and its persistence. 

Exploring the Neurobiology of OCD

FDA approves video game as treatment for ADHD.

The Video Game Will See You Now

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are among the most serious psychiatric disorders and play a disproportionate role among individuals who end up homeless, incarcerated, and who die by suicide. Why the lack of research?

Riches Abound, So Where Are the Trials for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

Parkinson disease psychosis is associated with worsening quality of life, greater caregiver distress, higher rates of institutionalization, increased mortality, and greater health care costs. The authors explore medical, psychosocial, and psychological factors associated with PD psychosis.

Parkinson Disease Psychosis

As our understanding of the neurobiology of OCD grows, additional treatment options become available and should be thoughtfully integrated into the treatment algorithm. One such option is dTMS.

Integrating Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Into the OCD Treatment Algorithm

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How effective is deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression? Take the quiz.

Mini Quiz: Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

As the evidence base grows and patients continue to demand better options, barriers will be lifted and neuromodulation will occupy a larger role in the psychiatric toolbox.

Neuromodulation Approaches to Mood Disorders

Bullying and aggression, evasiveness and avoidance of responsibilities, and impulsivity and stealing-if these behaviors persist, the brain may hold the key in future studies.

Neuroimaging Shows Life-Course Persistent Antisocial Behavior Linked to Smaller Brain

Do you need help persuading patients to try lithium?

The Neuroprotective Effects of Lithium

Following TBI, cognitive deficits, comorbid medical and neurological problems, as well as complex pharmacotherapeutic needs and sensitivities frequently complicate evaluation and treatment of psychosis in this population.

8 Considerations in the Differential Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Psychosis

At present there are no treatments to stop or delay underlying disease progression. Current prevalent therapies help to mask the symptoms, but they do not solve underlying causes. A fundamental premise for effective treatment is to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease at the earliest stage.

Neuropsychiatry

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