Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Too close for comfort: When the psychiatrist is stalked
How to reduce your risk, and what to do if it happens
Dr. A has been treating Ms. W, a graduate student, for depression. Ms. W made subtle...
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Pediatric insomnia: Treatment
Behavioral interventions should be implemented before considering pharmacotherapy
Evidence-Based Reviews
Pediatric insomnia: Assessment and diagnosis
Sleep problems are common among children and adolescents,1 with prevalence rates of 25% to 40%.2-4 Young children m...
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Lithium: An underutilized element
Despite precautions, lithium should remain a first-line therapy for bipolar disorder
In clinicians and patients alike, lithium triggers...
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Serotonin-mediated anxiety: How to recognize and treat it
Individuals with anxiety will experience frequent or chronic excessive worry, nervousness, a sense of unease, a feeling of being unfocused, and...
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Borderline personality disorder: 6 studies of biological interventions
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is marked by an ongoing pattern of mood instability, cognitive distortions, pro...
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Service animals and emotional support animals: Should you write that letter?
Understand the ramifications before advocating for patients to have such animals
For centuries, animals, especially dogs, have assisted...
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Early interventions for psychosis
Despite considerable challenges, prevention and first-episode recovery programs may improve outcomes.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Nontraditional therapies for treatment-resistant depression: Part 2
SECOND OF 2 PARTS
Options include OTC agents, anti-inflammatory/immune system therapies, and devices.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Nontraditional therapies for treatment-resistant depression
FIRST OF 2 PARTS
Some off-label agents show promise, but carry risks.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Confidentiality and privilege: What you don’t know can hurt you
Understand the exception in divorce and child custody cases and inform patients accordingly.