A Neurology and Psychiatry Merger: Quest for the Inevitable?
Perhaps it is that tension between undeniable differences and inevitable merging that has led to more recent calls for cross-disciplinary cooperation.
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Targeting Inflammation Through Cytokines to Treat Depressive Symptoms
Researchers found a small number of clinical trials that indicated antidepressant effects of cytokine blockers.
The Good, the Bad, and the Legal Questions: Examining Common Issues in Curbside Consultation Practice
Curbside consults are commonplace in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Psychiatry on Death Row: Interviews From the Inside
To gain deeper insight into the unique challenges facing psychiatrists working with inmates on death row, Psychiatry Advisor interviewed 3 individuals.
Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Gaps in Treatment and Research
Whether negative symptoms are specified by category or across dimensions, discovering biomarkers to indicate specific treatment strategies is needed.
USPSTF: New Recommendations for Preventing Perinatal Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that providing or referring pregnant or postpartum women to counseling has a moderate net benefit in preventing perinatal depression.
Social Support Prevents Further Distress in Victims of Violence
Researchers found that the inclusion of significant others in cognitive behavioral therapy for victims of violent crimes is beneficial for the victim and indirect victim.
An Evidence-Based Road Map to Navigating the Opioid Epidemic
This rise in prescribing of prescription opioids in the last 2 decades of the 20th century occurred at a time during which medical professionals were urged to resort to prescription opioids to manage untreated and chronic noncancer pain.
Associations of Age and Gender With Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Because the dopaminergic system is sexually dimorphic, researchers found that the same treatment compounds manifest differently for men and women with schizophrenia.
Treating Depression With tDCS During Pregnancy
Transcranial direct current stimulation could be a viable alternative to medication and psychotherapy to treat pregnant women with depression, according to the results of a Canadian pilot study.
Improving Care for T2D in Patients With Severe Mental Illness: Expert Q&A
Despite the clear need for improved management of T2D in patients with SMI, there is scant evidence regarding effective treatment strategies for this group.
Brain Stimulation for Post-Stroke Depression
Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques are a potential alternative to the use of medications for the treatment of poststroke depression.
Don’t Hate the Player: Controversy Over Gaming as Mental Disorder Levels Up
Experts weigh in on the topic of gaming disorder and the evidence to support it as a diagnosis.
The Robot Will See You Now: The Increasing Role of Robotics in Psychiatric Care
Dr Pransky shares some examples of robots that have shown impressive psychiatric applications, as well as her thoughts on giving robots the critical role of delivering healthcare to human beings.
Social Anxiety in Schizophrenia: An Overlooked Problem
Emerging evidence has begun to elucidate the prevalence and outcomes associated with social anxiety disorder in schizophrenia.
Challenging Stigma: Should Psychiatrists Disclose Their Own Mental Illness?
Psychologists and psychiatrists discuss the stigma of mental health disorders in practicing clinicians.
Schizophrenia Add-Ons: Beware the Flawed Meta-Analyses Touting Improvements
Clinicians should be discerning when evaluating meta-analyses of schizophrenia add-on therapies such as statins and antidepressants.
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.
Addressing Workplace Violence Against Physicians
Once revered and idolized by society and patients, physicians are increasingly being subjected to verbal and physical violence at work.
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.
Navigating Social Media Issues in Medical Practice: An Expert Interview
Issues that affect employees in all industries are compounded by a unique set of additional concerns that affect employees of medical practices.
Coping With Challenges When Working the Holidays
For many physicians, working during the holiday season is simply part of the job.
Painting Ketamine in a Bad Light
Studies of the use of ketamine for depression revealed that the agent induces a rapid reduction in depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in most patients.
Long-Term Lithium Use: More Evidence Needed to Associate With Cancer Risk
The European Medicine Agency has reported that there may be an association between long-term lithium use and reports of both renal tumors and thyroid cancer.
Efficacy, Safety of Long-Term Ketamine Administration Still In Question
Ketamine, originally approved by the FDA in 1970 as an anesthetic, is increasingly being recognized as an option in treatment-resistant depression.
Vulnerability to Psychosocial Disability in Psychosis
Psychosis, or a psychotic episode, is characterized by a distorted perception of reality that is often exacerbated by hallucinations or delusions.
The Intersection of Eating and Alcohol Disorders: Detecting and Managing “Drunkorexia”
Drunkorexia is a term referring to limiting food intake prior to alcohol consumption, which may lead to eating disorders in college students.
Technological Breakthroughs in Medicine Move Physician-Patient Interactions From The Computer Screen Back to the Exam Room
While technological breakthroughs have had positive effects in the corporate world, they have led to exacerbated physician burnout in the medical field.
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.
Updates in Borderline Personality Disorder: Your Questions Answered
Borderline personality disorder, a disorder that is often misunderstood by the general public, also raises questions for psychiatrists.
Assessment and Treatment of Depression: A Clinical Look at the Current Controversies
Mark Zimmerman, MD, discusses controversies related to categorizing severity and identifying optimal treatment of depression.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Screening: Recommendations and Controversies
Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women, evidence for such screening in the perinatal setting is limited.
Designing the Therapeutic Space: Using Layout, Color, and Other Elements to Get Patients in the Right Frame of Mind
While there is no single way to design a conducive therapeutic room, mental health professionals can help ensure that clients have a comfortable therapeutic experience by keeping the area a welcoming, cozy, warm, and safe environment for emotionally vulnerable individuals.
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.
Link Identified Between Cured Meat and Mania in Bipolar Disorder
These results suggest that the nitrates in cured meat are driving the association between cured meat consumption and mania.
Predicting Poststroke Depression: Biomarkers and Beyond
As depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders following acute stroke and can be predictive of poor outcomes, identifying biomarkers to recognize the disorder are imperative for improving the clinical course.
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