Depression
From the Journals
End of the road for transcranial brain stimulation as an adjunct in major depression?
These findings call into question the efficacy of tDCS as add-on therapy to SSRI treatment for individuals with MDD.
From the Journals
How psychedelics can heal a broken mind
Psychedelics “could be the key that unlocks the brain and helps people after one dose, rather than subjecting them to a lifetime of drugs.”
Latest News
Evidence weighed for suicide/self-harm with obesity drugs
“It is not yet clear whether the reported cases are linked to the medicines themselves or to the patients’ underlying conditions or other factors...
Shrink Rap News
As psychiatrists, do we offer hope or do we offer death?
If you’re in favor of legalization of clinician assistance in a patient’s death, the term is “medical assistance in dying.” If you’re opposed, the...
Hard Talk
Death anxiety in psychiatry and society: Facing our fears and embracing life
The fear of death can be therapeutic and motivating, but it can also be pathological and lead to a lack of motivation or drive.
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Schizophrenia up to three times more common than previously thought
An estimated 11 million adults aged 18-65 had both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in the past year.
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Novel tool accurately predicts suicide after self-harm
The tool may help guide treatment decisions and target resources to those most in need.
From the Journals
Do oral contraceptives increase depression risk?
The authors also didn’t study the indication for OC use. Several medical conditions are treated with OCs, including premenstrual dysphoric...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy programs: How they can be improved
Health care professionals suggest ways to enhance the REMS of 3 psychotropics.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Interventional psychiatry (Part 2)
Neuromodulation may be an effective option for some patients with difficult-to-treat conditions.
Commentary
Interventional psychiatry: What are the next steps?
The explosion of interest in interventional psychiatry is highlighted by 2 recent reviews published in Current Psychiatry.