Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Catatonia: How to identify and treat it
Features that overlap with other syndromes make the diagnosis easy to overlook.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics: What to do about missed doses
Use a stepwise approach based on the unique properties of the specific medication.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: Monotherapy, or combination therapy?
A cholinesterase inhibitor plus memantine may be more effective than either medication alone.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Complementary treatments for anxiety: Beyond pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy
Evidence from select RCTs suggests some benefits when used as adjunctive therapies.
Evidence-Based Reviews
N-acetylcysteine: A potential treatment for substance use disorders
This OTC antioxidant may benefit adults who use cocaine and adolescents who use marijuana.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for tic disorders
Evidence is mixed, but rTMS might be an option for patients with treatment-resistant tics.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Chief complaint: Homicidal. Assessing violence risk
A structured approach can help identify risk factors, including those not due to mental illness.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Aripiprazole, brexpiprazole, and cariprazine: Not all the same
Understanding the key differences among these agents can help inform treatment decisions.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Anxiety and joint hypermobility: An unexpected association
Examining this link can improve diagnosis and treatment of both disorders.
Evidence-Based Reviews
PTSD: A systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment
Accurate diagnosis and management depends on proper application of DSM-5 criteria.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Substance abuse among older adults: A growing problem
Maintaining vigilance is the key to effective recognition and treatment