In the spirit of honoring and guiding trainees, the authors provide advice to today’s psychiatric residents-the psychiatric leaders of tomorrow.
In light of recent failed trials, why would another trial by a small Canadian company be expected to succeed against the odds?
Eating disorders (ED) are associated with significant comorbid psychopathology and the most extensive medical complications of any psychiatric disorder.
Only 13% to 50% of AN patients are considered recovered 1 to 2 years posttreatment, and 20% to 30% go on to develop a chronic and unremitting course of AN. How can we improve these outcomes?
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, is a newly introduced eating disorder in DSM-5. Given that the disorder was introduced in 2013, it remains unclear how prevalent ARFID is in the general population.
Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, is a newly introduced eating disorder in DSM-5. Given that the disorder was introduced in 2013, it remains unclear how prevalent ARFID is in the general population.
How can psychiatry meet its ethical duty to mitigate climate change while also promoting collegiality at conferences?
Lawyers tend to be good at spotting unexplained inconsistencies in documentation. Take these steps to protect yourself.
The use of analogies can improve the patient-clinician relationship, foster the therapeutic alliance, and open a dialogue for psychoeducation.
The use of analogies can improve the patient-clinician relationship, foster the therapeutic alliance, and open a dialogue for psychoeducation.
According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.
According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.
Can "healing" life trauma help improve bipolar disorder symptoms?
An estimated 5% to 10% of acute psychiatric inpatients have catatonia—yet catatonia remains widely underdiagnosed.
Mental illness accounts for a third of all years lived with disability and is associated with twice the relative risk of all-cause mortality. An estimated 8 million deaths are attributable to mental disorders every year, with two-thirds due to comorbid medical illness.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a condition that is often underestimated and mistaken for typical premenstrual symptoms or mood swings.
As the nation continues to grapple with the children’s mental health crisis, the American Psychiatric Association Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families is exploring the ways in which clinicians can best support their patients.
This CME article provides an understanding of the treatment modalities for the management of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents.
Now more than ever, we recognize the importance of our global community.
The Clean Air Act (CAA) turned 55 years old last year. Most millennials and Gen Xers have had little idea what this legislation has meant for us, even though it may have given us each almost a year of productive life.
In this Special Report we offer articles that address the interplay of psychiatric and infectious disease.
Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.
Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.
Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.
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.