Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cats, toxoplasmosis, and psychosis: Understanding the risks
Accumulating evidence has linked Toxoplasma gondii infection with schizophrenia.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychodynamic factors in psychotropic prescribing
Being aware of these factors can enhance the therapeutic alliance and improve outcomes.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Do no harm: Benztropine revisited
Prescribing of this medication should be based on evidence and guidelines, not habit.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents: Treatment options
Evidence supports the crucial role of early intervention and nonpharmacologic approaches
A large percentage of individuals with autism...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Treatment augmentation strategies for OCD: A review of 8 studies
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder that affects 1% to 3% of the population worldwide.1,...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychoses: The 5 comorbidity-defined subtypes
Anxiety and depression subtypes effect specific psychoses and improved treatments.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Autism spectrum disorder: Keys to early detection and accurate diagnosis
FIRST OF 2 PARTS
Careful attention is required for early detection and to rule out other conditions
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Evidence-Based Reviews
Assessing imminent suicide risk: What about future planning?
A close look at the characteristics of the patient’s plans should be part of the evaluation.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Borderline personality disorder: 6 studies of psychosocial interventions
Evidence suggests benefits from several forms of psychoeducation and psychotherapy.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychiatric partial hospitalization programs: What you need to know
PHPs can serve as a useful, cost-effective transition from inpatient to outpatient care.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Honor thy parents? Understanding parricide and associated spree killings
Knowing which factors are common among perpetrators could assist in prevention.