Richard Balon, MD

Do no harm: Benztropine revisited

Publish date: April 1, 2022

Prescribing of this medication should be based on evidence and guidelines, not habit.

Publish date: November 1, 2019

In certain scenarios, prescribing a nonpsychotropic medication is the logical choice.

Publish date: July 25, 2018

These agents should be more frequently considered as monotherapy for this indication.

Publish date: July 28, 2016

Mr. C, age 61, has a history of auditory and visual hallucinations and depression. Syphilis was diagnosed 13 years ago and treated with IV penicil...

Publish date: February 4, 2016

Publish date: January 27, 2016

Psychiatrists should not relinquish aspects of care to practitioners in other specialties

Publish date: July 1, 2013

Carefully controlled care can successfully treat both conditions.

Publish date: June 1, 2009

Physical activity improves depressive symptoms and is supported by controlled clinical trials