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.
All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC
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.
Opposing Views: Legality and Ethics of Pediatric Euthanasia
Even though physician-assisted suicide is legal in 5 states and Washington, DC, no state allows euthanasia.
Comorbid Mood Disorders and Neuropathic Pain: Exploring the Connections
Neuropathic pain has been linked with negative outcomes including psychological distress.
CBT Beneficial for Depression and Anxiety in Schizophrenia
Various professional guidelines recommend cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for the management of psychosis and schizophrenia; however, the clinical application of CBT is limited by its complexity and the need for intensive training.
Using Mobile Health Devices for Real-World Schizophrenia Research
Digital technology shows promise in monitoring and collecting patient information to contribute to schizophrenia research.
Does Access to Medical Cannabis Reduce Risk for Opioid Abuse?
While results so far may seem to support a link between increased access to cannabis and a reduction in prescription opioid use, findings from a study published in 2018 found otherwise.
Probing the Link Between Mood Disorders and Lithium in Water Supplies
Michael Thase, MD, comments on the potential for lithium in drinking water as a psychiatric prophylactic agent.
Telehealth Technology: Addressing Desirable Social Physician-Patient Goals
More than 60% of healthcare institutions in the US are using electronic communication to exchange patient medical information.
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