Reviews
Pearls
Improving nonverbal communication during telepsychiatry sessions
Telepsychiatry appointments (eg, video conferencing) initially replaced face-to-face outpatient encounters during the first phase of the COVID-19...
Pearls
Treating psychosis in pregnant women: A measured approach
The peak age of onset of schizophrenia coincides with the peak childbearing age of 25 to 35 years.
Pearls
Recommending esketamine? 4 factors to consider
Since receiving FDA approval in March 2019, intranasal esketamine— the S-enantiomer of ketamine—has become a valuable treatment option for adults...
Pearls
4 tips for working with caregivers of children with somatic disorders
Somatic symptom and related disorders—physical complaints that may or may not be medically explained that are associated with significant distress...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Pharmacogenetic testing: Navigating through the confusion
Use evidence-based principles when implementing this testing in your practice.
Evidence-Based Reviews
How COVID-19 affects peripartum women’s mental health
Addressing the factors that increase risk can help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.
Pearls
Storing patients’ credit card information: Keep it safe
Credit cards have made it easier for psychiatrists who work in outpatient settings to collect payment for their services.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Measuring cotinine to monitor tobacco use and smoking cessation
For certain patients, cotinine screening may be a valuable addition to their treatment.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cannabinoid-based medications for pain
Interest in these agents may be outpacing the evidence supporting their analgesic benefits.
Pearls
Assessing perinatal anxiety: What to ask
Emerging data demonstrate that untreated perinatal anxiety is associated with negative outcomes, including an increased risk for suicide.
Pearls
ARISE to supportive psychotherapy
Supportive psychotherapy is a common type of therapy that often is used in combination with other modalities.