Psychosomatics

Millions of Americans have a skewed view of their own bodies, leading to serious depression and suicidality.

A case in Germany overturns old ideas about conversion disorders.

While psychotropic medications for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric disorders can cause weight gain, patients can take small steps to improve their health.

Aerobic exercise has been found to exert a positive effect on global cognition and some, but not all, cognitive domains in patients with schizophrenia.

A myriad of neuropsychiatric symptoms result from folate deficiency, including cognitive impairment, insomnia, psychosis, depression, peripheral sensory deficits, and weakness. Treatment and prevention strategies are discussed.

Patients with cancer are at increased risk for both suicidal ideation and completed suicide. The authors discuss factors contributing to this increase in both biological and psychological realms.

Neuropsychiatric manifestations of Huntington disease can present decades before the motor symptoms become apparent, making the role of the psychiatrist all the more important.

In this podcast, Drew Ramsey, MD, an nutritional expert and psychiatrist discusses the importance of diet and nutrition in mental health and wellness.

The rise and fall of a brilliant medical pioneer.

A case report and literature review of intrathecal methotrexate-induced mania.

How does relapse prevention for depression in patients with coronary heart disease differ from relapse prevention in those with depression alone? That question and more answered.

Some commonly used drugs and narcotics have serious cardiovascular effects.

This comprehensive approach for assessing and addressing potential cardiac complications before prescribing psychotropics can enhance care.

Psychiatrists are uniquely suited to help patients with and without heart disease feel more positive and hopeful. This, in turn, can have substantial effects not just on mental health, but on health behaviors and physical health outcomes as well.

Millions of Americans will suffer brain injuries this year, and many of them will need a psychiatrist’s help.

Psychiatrists who prescribe certain medications need to mitigate cardiac risks.

There is a growing effort to standardize the evaluation and management of pediatric SSRDs, which have been reported as the second most common reason for consultation after suicide assessments.

Understanding and developing treatments for the cardiovascular system and how it relates to psychosocial distress and the nervous system are keys to the future of psychiatry.

As physicians first, psychiatrists must consider the big picture, without reflexive and thoughtless prescriptions for psychotropics—even if many, including medical professionals, assume that is all we do.

How to recognize postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome—and treat it.

Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses issues of gender and sexuality, both today and in recent psychiatric history.

Preliminary studies suggest that adjuvant treatment with a statin may be beneficial for patients who are also prescribed psychotropic drugs for depression and schizophrenia.

Clinicians, families, and patients all report frustration with SSRD treatment in hospitals. It’s time to improve it.

Evidence suggests that physical activity aids in alleviating mild to moderate symptoms of depression in patients and may promote clinically significant antidepressant effects.

Physical activity and exercise are recognized as fundamental tools for reducing the impact of chronic diseases, including depression.