Medical Clearance of Psych Patients in the ED: Consensus Recommendations
An AAEP task force created recommendations for medical evaluation of psychiatric patients presenting to the ED.
All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Betel Quid Addiction and Implications for Substance Use Disorder
New findings suggest that DSM-5 criteria may apply to betel use disorder and offer opportunities to advance the study and understanding of substance use disorder in general.
Recommendations for Psychological Treatment of Anxiety in Primary Care
Increased implementation of integrated primary care could help to improve the availability of psychological treatment for this patient population.
Addressing Psychiatric Comorbidities in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Rheuatology Advisor speaks with a psychologist about addressing mental health in patients with inflammatory arthritis.
Exploring the Link Between Persistent Infection, Inflammation, and Mood Disorders
It has been proposed that inflammation stemming from persistent pathogens may influence the development of mood disorders.
Clinician Perspective: Examining the Link Between Antipsychotics and Diabetes
Endocrinologist Kevin M. Pantalone, DO, and psychiatrist Christian Kohler, MD, discuss the risk associated with the use of antipsychotic medications in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Effectiveness of Inpatient Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
The prevalence of borderline personality disorder is estimated to between 15% and 20% in inpatient settings.
Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs on the Cardiovascular System
Careful clinical and metabolic monitoring should be implemented by clinicians caring for patients with severe mental illness.
Clinician Insight: Exploring the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Binge Eating Disorder
Psychiatry Advisor interviews with Allegra I. Broft, MD, to explore the connection between bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder.
Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia or Medication Underexposure?
It is not always clear whether treatment resistance in schizophrenia is related to medication underexposure or the result of medication being ineffective.
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