Mental Health
Opinion
Timeout or not?
A well-done timeout is a harmless consequence and one that makes the most sense when the misbehavior is creating an unpleasant atmosphere.
From the Journals
Anxiety, depression, burnout higher in physician mothers caring for others at home
While the study did not examine physician fathers, caring for someone with a major illness or disability more frequently falls to women.
Commentary
Skip the antidepressant when the patient has chronic disease?
One can only speculate as to why this antidepressant was not effective in this population.
Behavioral Health
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Under-recognized and responsive to treatment
Mood or anxiety concerns, when explored, may reveal associated OCD symptoms. Pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have proven...
Conference Coverage
Early parent-child psychotherapy is effective for childhood depression
BROOKLYN, N.Y. –
Behavioral Health
Bipolar disorder: Making the Dx, selecting the right Rx
Patient questionnaires and certain lab tests can help rule out other diagnoses and establish baselines before giving psychotropics. Empiric Tx is...
From the Journals
Positive well-being may be ‘buffer against depression’ in adults with ASD
“These results are consistent with research in the general population that shows well-being functions as a buffer or protective factor against...
Behavioral Health
Targeting depression: Primary care tips and tools
The resources provided here can help you determine if depression is to blame for your patient’s symptoms. A handy antidepressant guide can inform...
From the Journals
Half of parents unaware of teens’ suicidal thoughts
Commentary
A new addition to JFP: “Behavioral Health Consult”
The column will address topics like depression and substance abuse.
From the Journals
Potential antidepressant overprescribing found in 24% of elderly cohort
Overprescribing of SSRIs accounted for 74% of all antidepressant overprescriptions, followed by mirtazapine (19%).