Somatic Disorders
Shrink Rap News
A different take on sensory deprivation
Shrink Rap News
Who are the mentally ill? Take a survey
Conference Coverage
Depression accounts for psoriatics’ increased MI risk
Major finding: Patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis who developed comorbid depression had a highly significant 80% increased risk of...
News
Depression, anxiety common in SLE patients
Major finding: Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, 47% had at least one mood or anxiety disorder, and 36% had at least one...
Families in Psychiatry
Family narratives and the intergenerational transmission of resilience
News
Novel intervention improves outcomes in homeless schizophrenia patients
Major finding: Homeless patients with schizophrenia missed 46% of their oral medication in the month prior to a customized psychosocial...
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Lithium-induced diabetes insipidus: Prevention and management
Cases That Test Your Skills
A teen who is wasting away
Cassandra, age 17, presents with weakness and muscle wasting, but medical workup is negative for any illness. Her father wants you to order more...
Evidence-Based Reviews
HIV: How to provide compassionate care
Mitigate suffering by overcoming stigma, helping patients decrease risky behaviors
Conference Coverage
Antipsychotics linked to sudden cardiac death risk
Major finding: Use of a first-generation antipsychotic agent was independently associated with a 3.76-fold increased risk of sudden cardiac death...