Authors


Leslie K. Anderson, PhD

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Higher Levels of Care for Eating Disorders: A Practical Guide

Eating disorders (ED) are associated with significant comorbid psychopathology and the most extensive medical complications of any psychiatric disorder.


Norman Sussman, MD

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The Finer Points of Treatment Resistance

When patients endure repeated trials of medications to no avail in the areas of PTSD, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa, and other illnesses, psychiatrists are there.


Walter H. Kaye

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Treatment-Resistant Bulimia Nervosa: Clinical Implications and Future Directions

Dialectical behavior therapy may be particularly effective in mitigating biologically-driven vulnerabilities, and zonisamide and lamotrigine may play a role.


Kristen M. Ward, PharmD

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Strategies and Solutions for Switching Antidepressant Medications

High treatment failure rates make it critical for prescribers to know how to safely and effectively switch antidepressants to ensure patient-treatment targets are met.


Kristin K. Soreide

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Strategies and Solutions for Switching Antidepressant Medications

High treatment failure rates make it critical for prescribers to know how to safely and effectively switch antidepressants to ensure patient-treatment targets are met.


Ruth S. Shim, MD, MPH

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Measuring Up on Mental Health?

Tracking and measuring the nation’s health is no easy undertaking. How are we doing?


Serge Campeau, PhD

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Stress, Neural Plasticity, and Major Depression

A deep dive into the role of stress in the manifestation of depressive symptoms.


Anika Nagpal

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Technological Ventures Offer New Hope for the Future of Psychiatry

Technology holds great promise to improve the future of mental health. Here: an overview of the types of techology-based solutions currently available.


Cynthia Chen

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Technological Ventures Offer New Hope for the Future of Psychiatry

Technology holds great promise to improve the future of mental health. Here: an overview of the types of techology-based solutions currently available.


Desiree Shapiro, MD

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At Least 13 Reasons Why Not

The media has tremendous power in delivering messages to the public about mental illness. This year, the media got it wrong.


Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD

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Integrating Digital Therapeutics Into Care of Serious Mental Illness

How can digital therapeutics more readily be brought into the hands of patients with serious mental illnesses?


Gowri G. Aragam, MD

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Sustaining Investment in Brain Health: The Dangers of Information Asymmetry

Information asymmetry occurs when one party has more or better information than the other party. Asymmetry and fraud will sour investor interest in the field.


Neha P. Chaudhary, MD

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Technological Ventures Offer New Hope for the Future of Psychiatry

Technology holds great promise to improve the future of mental health. Here: an overview of the types of techology-based solutions currently available.


Nina Vasan, MD

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Mini Quiz: Digital Phenotyping and Behavior

How well do you know your tech terms? Find out in this quiz.


Noel Amaladoss, MD

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Dietary Interventions for ADHD: Emerging Research and Considerations

What is the connection between ADHD diagnosis and a Western dietary pattern?


Tiffany McKenzie

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Technological Ventures Offer New Hope for the Future of Psychiatry

Technology holds great promise to improve the future of mental health. Here: an overview of the types of techology-based solutions currently available.


Roberta Zanzonico, MD

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Sex Addiction: Playing Now in Theaters

After the recent escalation of sexual scandals, the term "sex addiction" has come to the forefront.


Renee M. Sorrentino, MD

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Sex Addiction: Playing Now in Theaters

After the recent escalation of sexual scandals, the term "sex addiction" has come to the forefront.


Robert van Reekum, MD, FRCPC

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychosis: Clinical Considerations

Psychosis can preexist TBI, and psychosis may increase the risk of TBI. This review, however, focuses on cases of psychosis following TBI.


Emma Alaine van Reekum

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychosis: Clinical Considerations

Psychosis can preexist TBI, and psychosis may increase the risk of TBI. This review, however, focuses on cases of psychosis following TBI.


Uma Suryadevara, MD

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Mini Quiz: Prescribing Opioids to the Elderly

The short vignettes in this quiz highlight the importance of understanding the delicate balance between risks and benefits when prescribing opioids.


Richard Holbert, MD

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Opioid Use in the Elderly

While opioid use disorders are more common in younger patients, prevalence among the elderly is growing.


Robert Averbuch, MD

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Opioid Use in the Elderly

While opioid use disorders are more common in younger patients, prevalence among the elderly is growing.


Priya Sharma, MD

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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.


Melinda Lantz, MD

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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.


Saeed Ahmed, MD

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Buprenorphine and Its Therapeutic Potential in Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers discuss new research on buprenorphine, the “gold standard” treatment for opioid use disorder at the APA Annual Meeting.


Thomas M. Penders, MD, MS

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Opioid Overdoses and Naloxone: What Everyone Needs to Know

More than 6 out of 10 deaths involve prescribed opioids. The authors address guidelines for who should (and who should not) receive a naloxone prescription.


Lee Elizabeth Wachtel, MD

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ECT for Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism: A New Indication

ECT has been found effective in mitigating the deleterious consequences of SIB.


Christopher Lemon, MD

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The User Experience: A Key Step in Realizing the Role of Mental Health Apps

With greater expertise in user experiences, psychiatrists can position themselves to more strongly guide technology companies in building and implementing better apps.


D.J. Jaffe

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Jury is Out on Paid Peer Support for People with Mental Illness

This author makes a case against paid peer support for people with mental illness.

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