Mental Health
Reports From the Field
Applying Robust Process Improvement Techniques to the Voluntary Inpatient Psychiatry Admission Process
News
Simple prevention strategies can lessen postoperative delirium after orthopedic surgery
A new study has found that
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Higher risk of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety found with autism
“Given the high rates of comorbidity, researchers and practitioners should develop tools that are specific to the unique needs of this population...
Article
Black-box warnings: How they can improve your clinical practice
A better understanding of these warnings leads to safer, more effective prescribing.
Conference Coverage
ACGME deepening its commitment to physician well-being, leader says
NEW ORLEANS – Positive social relationships with others are crucial to joy and well-being in the practice of...
Conference Coverage
Baseline subtypes predict dementia and death in patients with Parkinson’s disease
ST. LOUIS – Clinicians should assess cognitive and psychiatric symptoms at baseline.
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Suicide screening crucial in pediatric medical settings
“Suicide kills more kids than cancer, heart disease, infections.” – John V. Campo, MD
Conference Coverage
Reappraising standard treatment of comorbid insomnia/depression
COPENHAGEN – “There are some effects on insomnia when you treat depression, but they’re not very large.”
News
AAD-NPF Pediatric psoriasis guideline advises on physical and mental care
Topics in this guideline for pediatric psoriasis include systemic and topical treatments, management of comorbidities, and quality of life.
Article
Suicide screening: How to recognize and treat at-risk adults
Choose a screening tool that focuses on current and past suicidal ideation, intent, and plan, and interview the patient. Plus: Avoid this common...