SPOTLIGHT -
April 6th 2021
Is ECT a viable or a dangerous treatment for psychiatric disorders? Is there a middle road? Share your thoughts in our poll.
January 7th 2021
What is the most abundant and ubiquitous neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system?
October 23rd 2020
When switching to this long-acting injectable antipsychotic, how long should an oral pre-switch antipsychotic be continued? Find out in this quiz.
September 25th 2019
Verbal de-escalation involves validating a patient’s experience, establishing a collaborative relationship, and finding solutions to ensure the patient’s needs are met. More in this quiz.
March 27th 2019
Test your knowledge on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their resultant effects on cognitive function and mental health.
Tardive Dyskinesia: 8-Question Quiz on What We Know
What do we know about TD? What is on the horizon? Take the quiz to learn more.
PsychQuiz: Tardive Dyskinesia Risk Factors
Major risk factors for onset of tardive dyskinesia are considered.
PsychQuiz: Consequences of Tardive Dyskinesia
What major challenges do patients with tardive dyskinesia face in their daily lives? Take the quiz and learn more.
PsychQuiz: Cognition in Schizophrenia
When do cognitive impairments emerge in patients with schizophrenia?
Mini Quiz: Treatment for Pedophilia?
What does the scientific evidence tell us about treatment for pedophilia? The answer might surprise you.
All About Adverse Effects: Psychotropics Poll
How often do your patients share with you the positive and negative effects of medications?
Mini Quiz: Peer Support and Mental Illness
What is the most important contribution by peer support staff in mental health care? Take the quiz and learn more.
Mini Quiz: Evaluating Dementia
Cognitive impairment is not always associated with dementia. For this reason, a full comprehensive history is an integral component of any assessment. Take the quiz to learn more.
Poll: On the Realities of Legalizing Marijuana
What are your thought about navigating these uncharted waters?
Mini Quiz: Hoarding Disorder in the Elderly
When hoarding disorder is suspected, it is important to assess for other psychiatric disorders that may affect the presentation and treatment of symptoms. Find out more in this quiz.
Poll: Prescribing Cannabis
What are your thoughts about prescribing medical marijuana/cannabis to treat psychiatric disorders?
Professional Opinion: Cannabis
What are your feelings about the utility of cannabis in psychiatric practice?
Discussions With Patients: Medical Marijuana
As our knowledge about herbal cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, and cannabinoid pharmacology expands, should psychiatrists discuss these issues with their patients?
Poll: Holiday Stressors
What issues do you anticipate your patients will struggle with during the upcoming holidays?
Mini Quiz: Cognitive Enhancers
Which pharmacotherapeutic approach is most effective for cognitive enhancement? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
Mini Quiz: A New Dawn in Suicide Prevention
Psychiatric leadership is essential to the success of efforts toward mitigating suicide risk. That said, can suicide be prevented? Take the quiz and learn more.
Poll: Psychiatrists and the 2020 Presidential Election
Do you live by the old adage not to discuss religion or politics? Or, do you welcome controversy and let the chips fall where they may?
Poll: Gauging Election Anxiety in the Community
With the National Conventions upon us, election coverage has started to increase in the news. Are you noticing more election anxiety in family, friends, and your community?
Poll: Are Your Patients Reporting Election-Anxiety Symptoms?
As cultural issues collide with science, what concerns do you have for the health of your patients?
Election Anxiety Poll—What Are Your Thoughts?
Is anxiety related to the election a true phenomenon?
A 5-Question Quiz on ADHD
Do you know the indications for an EEG in a child with ADHD? Or which psychotherapy approaches for ADHD demonstrate evidence-based effectiveness? Answer these questions and more.
Mini Quiz: Comorbid Mood and Anxiety Disorders
What medical condition is most frequently reported with comorbid mood and anxiety disorders? Take the quiz and learn more.
COVID-19: What's Your Impression?
In this time of uncertainty, sometimes we need to refocus on what’s important. Take a deep breath, and then tell us, what do you think of when you see this image? An image IQ.
Mini Quiz: Coronavirus Outbreak and Mental Illness
Can outbreaks such as COVID-19 affect existing illnesses and precipitate new-onset psychiatric symptoms in children and adults?
Mini Quiz: Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression
How effective is deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression? Take the quiz.
Mini Quiz: Etiology of Anorexia Nervosa
Based on our current understanding, what is the underlying etiology for anorexia nervosa? Take the quiz.
Mini Quiz: Chronic Methamphetamine Use
What are the most common symptoms of methamphetamine abuse? Test your skills in this quiz.
Exploring the Proactive Model
How much do you know about the innovative Proactive Consultation-Liaison (C-L) Psychiatry model? Learn more and test your knowledge in this interactive quiz.
Psychiatric Issues in Older Patients Case and Quiz
As the aging population grows, depression in older adults is also on the rise. Read the short case and test your knowledge.
Mini Quiz: Antipsychotic Polypharmacy
Which treatments have proven to be efficacious in meta-analyses as augmentation of clozapine in reducing positive symptoms of schizophrenia? The answer might surprise you.