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Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder
Dr. Allison Y. Hall describes the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder.
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PTSD, eating disorders tied to suppressing negative emotions
Key clinical point: Older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder might cope with their trauma symptoms by suppressing their emotions, and...
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Violent experiences increase risk of violent behavior in patients, controls
Key clinical point: Exposure to violence transiently increases the risk of perpetrating violence, whether or not a mental illness is present....
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Don’t underestimate opioid use in HIV-positive adults
Key clinical point: Opioid exposure in HIV-positive adults is more prevalent than previous research suggests. Major finding: Based on data from...
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Childhood trauma, cannabis use disorders examined in schizophrenia
Mental Health Consult
VIDEO: A case study in managing opioid addiction after a back injury
In this edition of Mental Health Consult, our panel discusses their recommendations for workup and next steps for managing a 45-year-old man who...
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Feds raise buprenorphine patient loads
The rule, effective Aug. 5, allows qualified practitioners to prescribe buprenorphine to up to 275 patients, up from the previous limit of 100....
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Maximize depression treatment efforts with measurement-based care
Conference Coverage
Psychological therapies eased IBS for at least 6-12 months
Key clinical point: A meta-analysis found that psychotherapy improved gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome, with the effects...
Podcasts
AUDIO: New bipolar disorder algorithm changes ranking of first-line therapies
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Light therapy for nonseasonal major depressive disorder?
While bright light therapy already has a place in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder, a recent trial spotlights its utility beyond the...