Mental Health
Clinical Inquiries
Are antipsychotics effective adjunctive Tx for patients with moderate-to-severe depression?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. Augmentation with second- generation antipsychotics, especially aripiprazole and quetiapine, appears to be effective...
Latest News
Depression screens do not reduce suicidal acts in teens: Study
Adolescents in the screened and unscreened groups were just as likely to go to the ED for any reason, be admitted to the hospital for any reason,...
From the Journals
Compulsivity contributes to poor outcomes in body-focused repetitive behaviors
No significant association appeared between compulsivity and symptom severity for TTM or SPD.
Commentary
Attacking childhood anxiety in primary care
Physicians must be first in line to end the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the easiest way to do that is to start the conversation.
From the Journals
Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...
From the Journals
Telemental health linked with improvements in key outcomes
“Telemedicine doesn’t address the national shortage of providers, but it definitely helps in underserved areas [and] rural areas,” said Dr. Haiden...
Conference Coverage
U.K. survey: Dermatologists want training in prescribing antipsychotics for delusional infestation
The survey of almost 80 dermatologists found that almost 90% had not prescribed antipsychotics in the previous month for patients with...
Latest News
Are social networks threatening adolescents’ mental health?
“Access to care, particularly in the area of adolescent mental health, is extremely critical, given the lack of support precisely when they need...
From the Journals
PTSD may accelerate cognitive decline over time
The associations of PTSD with cognitive change remained evident after additional adjustment for behavioral factors and health conditions.
Highlights
What is palliative care and what’s new in practicing this type of medicine?
The common misperception is that palliative care is only for those at end of life or only in the advanced stages of their illness.
Opinion
Caring for the young elite athlete
When faced with patients who are clearly on the elite sport pathway, our goal is to protect their health – both physical and mental.