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Role of Neurologists and Psychiatrists in Narcolepsy Management
In this custom video series, experts in sleep and neuroscience discuss the role of neurologists, psychiatrists, and sleep specialists in the treatment of narcolepsy and comorbid conditions.
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Pitolisant and the Role of Histamine in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the uniqueness of pitolisant as a treatment option within the setting of narcolepsy and the role histamine plays in wakefulness.
Pharmacological Treatment Options for Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stimulating agents in the treatment of narcolepsy in addition to other notable pharmacological options.
Behavioral Interventions and Adaptations in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, leads a discussion on behavioral interventions for the treatment of narcolepsy and adaptation of patients in lieu of seeking treatment.
Psychiatric Comorbidities & Differential Diagnosis in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss medical and psychiatric illnesses that can be confused with narcolepsy as well as the presence and treatment of psychiatric comorbidities.
Testing and Criteria for Narcolepsy Diagnosis
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, and Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, share insights into diagnosing narcolepsy, including signs to monitor for, testing, and the potential for false negatives.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Sleep Paralysis & Hallucinations
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss additional symptoms that can occur in patients with narcolepsy and REM cycle abnormalities.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Cataplexy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, discusses cataplexy, a vague symptom precipitated by strong emotion that can be masked by certain medications.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss sleep as a vital sign and causes, in addition to narcolepsy, for excessive daytime sleepiness.
Orexin and the Destabilization of Wakefulness in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, discusses the underlining cause of narcolepsy and the role of the neurotransmitter orexin (hypocretin) in the stabilization of wakefulness.
Supporting a Child Who Has Lost a Parent to COVID-19
What are some practical ideas for helping families who may be dealing with a COVID-19 death?
What Would Yoda Say? May the Force Be With Us
"You must unlearn what you have learned..."
Making Their Own Mistakes
Caregivers may want to shield their loved one with a mental illness. How can they impart advice while also allowing their loved one their independence?
Delirium: Criteria, Consequences, and Risk Factors
Tackling the ABCs of delirium--a challenging diagnosis.
When the Doctor Called...
"I stood shivering in the dark kitchen, thinking about that word, ventilator..."
How to Talk to Patients About Firearms
These 4 questions can help in your discussion about firearm risk mitigation...
The Trip Resumes for Psychedelics, Psychiatry, and Society
There's a long history of psychedelics...
Anger and Its Causes
Helping a patient and their family with anger about a mood disorder can be difficult...
You're Invited!
John J. Miller, MD, formally invites you to the Annual Psychiatric Times® World CME Conference™.
What Lets Us Breathe Easier
"You’re a poet, aren’t you?"
Why Would Physical Activity Improve Mental Health?
Running, walking, and other forms of exercise create some specific chemical changes in the body—which may end up benefitting the mind.
Mothers, Mother's Day, and the Mother's Mother
Mothers may have been erroneously viewed by psychiatry in the past. What's known now?
LifeLines: Finding Light
Melissa Bernstein, founder of toy company Melissa & Doug, talks about accepting the self in totality and journeying inwards.
Mood Disorders: A Family Illness
Mood disorders can be genetic and deeply affect surrounding people...
Psychiatric Complications of Meditation Practice
Meditation is a powerful practice with risks and benefits. On rare occasions, those risks can be extreme.
Increased Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia
How could drugs that block post-synaptic dopamine 2 receptors increase the risk for tardive dyskinesia over time?
Carpe Diem
"...So far the days keep coming. Seize the day gently as if you loved her.”
How to Start an Effective Daily Meditation Practice
Consistency, patience, and place of quiet are all key.
A Psychiatric Association to a Birthday
Take a closer look into the meanings of birthdays...
A Life Interrupted: Impact of Mood Disorders
What can be done when a mood disorder upends a patient's life?