Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
Families in Psychiatry
Family-oriented care in adult psychiatric residency
A family systems orientation is distinguished by its view of the family as a transactional system.
Feature
Despite the stigma, ECT remains a gold standard
For some patients, using electroconvulsive therapy as maintenance therapy makes sense, said Dr. Vaughn McCall.
From the Journals
Schizophrenia linked to violent behavior, but experts push back
“I think one of the main implications of this study is that prevention of violence outcomes really should be a focus for clinical services,” said...
From the Journals
Effect of vitamin D supplementation in early psychosis
“With respect to clinical practice, we cannot now recommend monthly treatments with 120,000 IU of cholecalciferol in [first-episode psychosis].”...
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...
Out Of The Pipeline
Olanzapine-samidorphan combination for schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder
Approved by the FDA on May 28, 2021, olanzapine-samidorphan combination (OSC) (Lybalvi, manufactured and distributed by Alkermes, Inc. Waltham, MA...
Commentary
Treating homeless patients: Book offers key insights
The book serves as a reminder for clinicians treating this population about why they continue to do this work, said Dr. Aislinn Bird.
From the Editor
Is anosognosia a delusion, a negative symptom, or a cognitive deficit?
Anosognosia is the lack of awareness of a disabling physical or mental illness. The term was coined by Joseph Babinski in 1914...
Latest News
More evidence ties some antipsychotics to increased breast cancer risk
The relative risk for breast cancer was 62% higher in women who took category 1 antipsychotic medications associated with high prolactin levels....
Commentary
Adolescents, THC, and the risk of psychosis
Editor’s note: Readers’ Forum is a department for corr...
From the Journals
New tool guides nutrition counseling in schizophrenia patients
“Eating well for mental health is part of self-care and can be included in mental health treatment plans,” said lead author Dr. Laura LaChance.