Physicians Curbing Opioid Prescriptions Amid Abuse Concerns
Almost half of physicians polled said they are less likely to write scripts for opioids compared with a year ago.
Practice Management
Risks and Benefits of Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy
Links between antidepressant use in pregnant women and birth defects, autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are inconsistent.
Inhalable Antipsychotics Could Help ED Physicians
The FDA approval of loxapine (Adasuve) earlier this year makes it easier to give an antipsychotic to a severely agitated patient.
Behavioral Health Providers Benefit Patients in Primary Care Setting
Embedding behavioral health providers in a federally qualified health center reaps benefits for underserved patients.
Mental Illness Stigma Deters Medical Students From Psychiatry
Many medical students hold the same prejudices about mental illness that the general public does, which may be why few pursue psychiatry.
Managing and Assessing Suicidality With the CAMS Framework
The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) program is proven to reduce suicidal ideation and increase positive coping.
Managing Liability Risk When Treating Suicidal and/or Violent Patients
Conducting a patient risk assessment and maintaining documentation of treatment decisions can protect against malpractice actions.
Apps Under Development Could Help in Treating Psychiatric Disorders
The ability of apps to monitor symptoms related to mental disorders can provide a more accurate picture of a patient’s condition.
Changes in DSM-5 Lead to Rise in Bipolar Mixed Episodes
Criteria in DSM-5 broadened what was thought of as a narrow basis for diagnosing mixed episodes in DSM-IV.
Tackling Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
A psychiatric nurse talks about a recovery center’s work in treating co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness together.
