Anxiety Disorders
From the Journals
Irritability, depressive mood tied to higher suicidality risk in adolescence
The association was more important for girls than boys “as indicated by the need to prevent the exposure among 5 girls to avoid 1 case of...
Feature
Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression
Nationally, depression affects up to one in seven women during or after pregnancy, according to the American Psychological Association.
Opinion
Serotonin syndrome warnings magnify its rare probability
Dr. Allan M. Block wonders why more serious side effects of other drugs aren’t addressed by warnings.
From the Journals
Serotonin syndrome risk with triptans and antidepressants ‘very low’
Results cast doubt on the validity of the FDA’s advisory warning in 2006.
From the Journals
RA associated with higher risk of psychiatric disorders
Canadian study finds higher incidence, prevalence of anxiety disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Latest News
Is anxiety normal or pathological? Age of onset is key
NEW YORK – Dr. John T. Walkup reports that the time frame for signs of pathological anxiety is typically between ages 6 and 12 years.
Conference Coverage
Latest PANS trials suggest cause may be treatable
NEW YORK – Dr. Barbara J. Coffey said the evidence base for treating the neuropsychiatric illness – and PANDAS – is expanding.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Benzodiazepines: Sensible prescribing in light of the risks
Although benzodiazepines have many potential uses, they also carry risks that prescribers should recognize.
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Antipsychotics for obsessive-compulsive disorder: Weighing risks vs benefits
Consider the potential physical risks of long-term antipsychotic treatment, such as weight gain and extrapyramidal side effects.
Conference Coverage
Characterize duration when seeking etiology of tantrums in children
Duration and type of aggression are useful in the differential diagnosis of psychiatric disease.
Commentary
‘Tea with Freud’: Engaging, authentic, but nonanalytic
Dr. Rebecca Twersky-Kengmana reviews a book about imaginary meetings with Freud and about the author’s work with patients.