Schizophrenia vs Psychosis Spectrum Disorder as a Diagnosis
Psychosis spectrum disorder as a diagnosis in place of schizophrenia remains controversial, and experts suggest confusion will continue.
All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Social Anxiety in Schizophrenia: An Overlooked Problem
Emerging evidence has begun to elucidate the prevalence and outcomes associated with social anxiety disorder in schizophrenia.
Part 2: Adolescent Tech Use & Mental Health: Expert Perspective
For part 2 of this article, Psychiatry Advisor interviewed Dr Brenda L Curtis, whose research focuses on “big data” generated from social networking sites, technology-based interventions for substance use disorders and related issues, and Internet research ethics.
Inflammation: Is It the Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression?
Both depression and rheumatoid arthritis contribute substantially to global disability, and these diseases often co-occur.
Part 1: Adolescent Tech Use and Mental Health: Expert Roundtable
The use of technology is also transforming the mental health landscape, with significant implications for clinicians who work with adolescents, in particular.
Mentoring Women in the #MeToo Era: Expert Roundtable
Despite record numbers of women working in medicine, instances of gender discrimination and sexual harassment continue to proliferate.
Is Weight Stigma Worse Than Obesity? How to Provide More Compassionate Care
Obesity rates are nearly 40% among US adults, but traditional treatment methods are found to contribute to weight stigma, creating a population that’s unhealthier than ever.
Mental Health Problems in Adolescents With HIV: Overview & Expert Interview
Adolescents infected with HIV have a greater risk for psychiatric hospitalizations compared with those not infected with HIV.
Probiotics, Depression, and the Role of Inflammation
Researchers examined evidence suggesting that probiotics may exert antidepressant effects via anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
Early Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder Found in Offspring of BD Parents
The most robust predictive risk factor for BD is a confirmed history of the illness in a first-degree relative, which is associated with an 8-fold to 10-fold lifetime risk for BD and a 2-fold to 3-fold lifetime risk for depressive disorder vs the general population.
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