Personality Disorders
From the Journals
Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale succeeds as transdiagnostic measure
The BPRS showed solid correlation with the mini-ICF-APP for disorders in six different categories.
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New panic disorder model flags risk for recurrence, persistence
The co-occurrence of risk factors for panic disorder “suggests the need to combine them into a broad multivariable model.”
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Diagnostic criterion may hide borderline personality disorder
“Clinicians need to screen for borderline personality disorder in patients with other suggestive symptoms, even if those patients don’t self-harm...
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Mixed results for intensive home care for psychiatric crises
“Intensive home treatment is not a substitute for inpatient care but a different treatment opportunity for psychiatric patients in crisis,” said...
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Understanding the neuroscience of narcissism
This study integrates both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism into a common framework with cognitive components connected to these traits.
Shrink Rap News
When suffering defies diagnosis
Some people are uncomfortable in ways that our lexicon does not capture, and sometimes medication helps with this discomfort.
Hard Talk
A prescription for de-diagnosing
Similarly to polypharmacy, “polydiagnosing” has negative effects.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Paraphilic disorders and sexual criminality
What to consider when caring for a patient with sexually deviant thoughts or behaviors.
For Residents
Borderline personality disorder: Remember empathy and compassion
Oh, great!” a senior resident sardonically remarked with a smirk as they read up on the next patient in the clinic.
From the Journals
Borderline personality disorder: Is there an optimal therapy?
Treatment retention was greater with combined therapy compared to the other options.
Latest News
DSM-5 update: What’s new?
The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is in the form of a textbook, is already drawing some criticism.