In the past decade, the effects of antidepressants on the QT interval and the subsequent risk of cardiac arrhythmias have become a notable concern. When the FDA released a drug safety communication about the risk of abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart with citalopram, providers learned to consider this risk as not only an adverse effect of a specific medication, but also the consequence of drug-drug interactions.
A 79-year-old widow with a history of severe physical abuse during childhood and throughout her married life attributes her outbursts to old age. Take the quiz and learn more.
Some of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
Some of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
Some of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
Some of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
Some of the most challenging decisional capacity consultations are requests to determine if a patient has the capacity to participate in discharge planning.
A drug once seen as a widespread danger to society is now experiencing renewed interest as a treatment for medical conditions, including a number of mental health conditions. This brief review explores 5 key issues clinicians can consider when encountering the therapeutic cannabis user.
In addition to psychosocial problems, there is a growing realization that PTSD may also lead to or exacerbate chronic medical health conditions.
The cultural gap between clinicians and students from mainland China is a barrier inhibiting productive sessions.
Emerging adults in the midst of a tremendous emotional growth spurt and a leap of neurocognitive maturation often need guidance articulating what bothers them.
Emerging adults in the midst of a tremendous emotional growth spurt and a leap of neurocognitive maturation often need guidance articulating what bothers them.
Why can’t humans get along? An expert explores the biological underpinnings of our dualistic thinking.
Although these medication-assisted treatments have been approved by the FDA and have strong empiric evidence for superior outcomes, it is important to know the good and the bad.
Psychogenic purpura is a rare and poorly understood syndrome. However, early recognition and intervention can lead to remissions which may last years.
Psychogenic purpura is a rare and poorly understood syndrome. However, early recognition and intervention can lead to remissions which may last years.
To understand the experiences and needs of the aging LGBTQ population, it is important to consider the culture, politics, and social norms that existed when these elders came of age. Clinicians can play a vital role by creating a safe and open environment that allows people to be themselves.
The impetus to consider inflammation as potentially relevant to the pathoetiology of domain-based psychopathology (eg, anhedonia) and/or mental disorders, is provided by a confluence of factors discussed here.
The studies reviewed in this article provide a new model for clinical practice-one where the treatment of depressed patients is not governed by trial and error, but rather where patients can access new interventions sooner.
Practical tips on how to recognize the presentations and subtypes of OCD as well as treatment strategies associated with this challenging neuropsychiatric disorder.
Practical tips on how to recognize the presentations and subtypes of OCD as well as treatment strategies associated with this challenging neuropsychiatric disorder.
Medical students, psychiatry residents, and practicing psychiatrists from different backgrounds gathered with one purpose: “To increase awareness around the mental health needs of the 437,000 foreign nationals from 10 countries on Temporary Protected Status."
Medical students, psychiatry residents, and practicing psychiatrists from different backgrounds gathered with one purpose: “To increase awareness around the mental health needs of the 437,000 foreign nationals from 10 countries on Temporary Protected Status."
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are not diagnosable if the patient has epilepsy that produces hallucinations or delusions. This article describes how several such patients presented in psychiatric practice.
An exploration of findings from contemporary research that hint at the unexplored hallucinogenic potential of ketamine and considerations for future investigation.
What factors are associated with loss of supported housing for chronically homeless patients with serious mental illnesss? Take the quiz and learn more.
How can psychiatrists help patients address the negative effects of poverty on their mental health? Take the quiz and test your knowledge.
A multi-level, prevention-oriented approach that addresses poverty.
A multi-level, prevention-oriented approach that addresses poverty.
Findings suggest that telemental health is not only effective for diagnosis and assessment across many populations and disorders in many settings, but it appears to be comparable to face-to-face care.