Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Delirious mania: Presentation, pathogenesis, and management
Rapid recognition is critical to avoid initiating inappropriate treatment.
Medicolegal Issues
Dear patients: Letters psychiatrists should and should not write
How to determine if writing the letter your patient asked you for is ethical and appropriate.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cannabis and schizophrenia: A complex relationship
For some who are predisposed to psychosis, cannabis may trigger or exacerbate symptoms.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Treating chronic insomnia: An alternating medication strategy
Alternating between 2 agents from different classes can help avoid tolerance/tachyphylaxis.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Adult ADHD: 6 studies of nonpharmacologic interventions
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, impulsivity, and...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric aspects of Parkinson’s disease: Practical considerations
How to identify and manage common psychiatric manifestations of PD.
Evidence-Based Reviews
ADHD in older adults: A closer look
A thoughtful evaluation can ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Climate change and mental illness: What psychiatrists can do
What you need to know about climate-related psychiatric concerns and how you can help.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Off-label medications for addictive disorders
Off-label agents may help treat certain substance use disorders and gambling.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Burnout among surgeons: Lessons for psychiatrists
This review summarizes risk factors and identifies potential interventions.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy programs: How they can be improved
Health care professionals suggest ways to enhance the REMS of 3 psychotropics.