Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
From the Journals
‘Concerning’ uptick in pediatric antipsychotic prescribing
The data suggest antipsychotics are being prescribed for an increasingly broad range of conditions, most commonly autism.
Latest News
Novel antipsychotic ‘encouraging’ for resistant schizophrenia
New therapeutic options for TRS, which occurs in about one-third of patients, are “desperately needed,” said Dr. Ravi Anand.
From the Journals
‘Affect discrepancies’ may underlie negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Adults with schizophrenia showed greater discrepancy in positive and negative emotional scores than healthy controls.
Feature
One in four cardiologists worldwide report mental health issues
The mental health conditions were more common in women than in men and were closely linked to enduring hostile work environments and other strains...
Commentary
Contemporary psychiatry: A SWOT analysis
A look at our medical specialty’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
From the Editor
From debate to stalemate and hate: An epidemic of intellectual constipation
Groupthink is hazardous, especially when perfused with religious fervor.
Evidence-Based Reviews
GLP -1 agonists for weight loss: What you need to know
Evidence suggests substantial beneficial effects on weight and glycemic dysregulation.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Managing excited catatonia: A suggested approach
Our algorithm can facilitate identification and treatment of this challenging syndrome.
From the Journals
Behavioral treatment tied to lower medical, pharmacy costs
Diagnosis of a behavioral health condition is often delayed, and most affected individuals receive little to no treatment.
From the Journals
Does dopamine dysregulation cause schizophrenia?
“Our research confirms the scientific hypothesis that too much dopamine plays a likely causative role in psychosis,” said Dr. Daniel Weinberger....
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Clinical factors drive hospitalization after self-harm
Identifying subgroups of suicidal patients in the ED might help refine treatment and prevention.