SPOTLIGHT -
Research Roundup: Psychiatric Comorbidities in the News
Catch up on all the latest in psychiatric comorbidities.
Supporting Patients With Serious Mental Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
30% to 60% of individuals seeking treatment for SUD also meet criteria for PTSD.
EHRs May Enhance, Prolong Racial Bias in Clinical Settings, Study Results Show
Best Recent Screen Portrayals of Mental Health Issues
Celebrating accurate representations of psychiatric issues and treatment in film and television from the past year.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Lithium—A New Perspective
While Listening to Annie Lamott Give Tim Ferriss Her Advice for Writers
“Step 1: put your butt in a chair for 45 minutes every day and get down a shitty draft.”
Optogenetics and Piercing the Professional Armor
Karl Deisseroth's new book is a compelling, educational experience for readers.
“Inappropriate” Consults: Taxonomy and Strategy
A look at 7 common reasons for "inappropriate" consults, as well as strategies for addressing these calls for assistance.
Exploring Antipsychotic Dose-Response
Findings from a recent study can help clinicians optimize antipsychotic dosing during acute illness exacerbations.
The Assessment of Depression Among Older Adults
In this CME article, learn about the best ways to assess depression in the geriatric population.
DSM-5-TR…Already?
Once again it is time to embrace a new DSM. What can we expect from this new version?
Refining the Wheel
Sometimes it is important to take another look at things to see what can be improved.
I Revealed That I Take Medication for My Mental Health to Millions Online. Here’s What Happened.
"When I was very young and dreaming of becoming a doctor, I never witnessed a physician open up about their mental health, let alone admit to taking medication for it..."
Perspectives on Excited Delirium and Ketamine
Parenteral ketamine is commonly used to manage agitation that is deemed severe and obstructive to necessary medical evaluation and treatment. But what does this suggest about the relationship between medicine and society?
