Deep Brain Stimulation: Evidence Based Science or Wishful Thinking?
Deep brain stimulation might be another reason to feel optimistic about the future. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 28, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
The Psychiatrist and the Slot Machine
Are there differences in the neuroimaging of persons who just gamble and those who pathologically gamble? This question and more in this Q&A. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 24, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
The Role of Biological Tests in Psychiatric Diagnosis
"Psychiatric diagnosis is certainly imperfect -- but so is much of diagnosis throughout medicine. And whatever the current limitations, psychiatric diagnosis is useful and essential. There are no 'paradigm shifts possible til we learn a lot more. To imply otherwise is misleading and confusing to patients." (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 23, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
You Are — And Your Mood Is — What You Eat
According to Drew Ramsey, MD, the human brain needs to be nourished. To function properly, it requires omega-3 fatty acids, folate, fiber, choline, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, D, and E among other nutrients. More on this presentation at this year ' s APA meeting. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 23, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
You Are—And Your Mood Is—What You Eat
According to Drew Ramsey, MD, the human brain needs to be nourished. To function properly, it requires omega-3 fatty acids, folate, fiber, choline, iron, zinc, and vitamins B12, D, and E among other nutrients. More on this presentation at this year's APA meeting. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 23, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Experts Discuss Changes, Updates in DSM-5
To discuss concerns over the changes in DSM-5, a panel of experts at the APA Annual Meeting shared insights and highlights as well as how these changes may impact clinical practice. Highlights here. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 22, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
The Paradox of Choice: When More Medications Mean Less Treatment
Two problems persist in the treatment of severe mental illness that constitute a barrier to effective patient-centered care: excessive reliance on a limited number of antipsychotic medications at the expense of other effective treatments, and the underutilization of other evidence-based treatment options. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 22, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Will Your Clinical Records Support You in Court?
A clinician’s notes and clinical records should document and defend treatment decisions, and are the best defense in court. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 21, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Capacity Evaluation in Geriatric Psychiatry: Key Ingredients
Here: an expert describes the steps involved in a thorough, thoughtful capacity evaluation. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 20, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Successful Aging: Strategies to Help Maintain and Nurture a Healthy Brain
When it comes to aging, is there anything to look forward to from a neurocognitive perspective? What can we do to protect our brains from cognitive and functional decline? In this podcast, geriatric psychiatrist Helen Lavretksy outlines strategies to stimluate and revitalize an aging brain. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 20, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Ethical and Legal Issues in Geriatric Psychiatry
Dr Rajesh Tampi discusses autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and other ethical principles in geriatric psychiatry. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 20, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Eco-Psychiatry: Why We Need to Keep the Environment in Mind
Eco-psychiatry? If you’re thinking, “Aren’t I already dealing with a lot in my daily practice?” you are invited to spend the next few minutes listening to what Dr Steven Moffic has to say about how the environment may be affecting your patients and what impact ecologically-related syndromes might have on DSM-5. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 18, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
DSM-5: Where Do We Go From Here?
Education and discussion will be the most powerful ways to mitigate the risks of DSM-5. The more people know about psychiatric diagnosis, the more safe, accurate, and useful it will be. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Cultural Psychiatry and the'No-Chicken' Doctor
This psychiatrist has learned to ask if his Hmong patients have also consulted a shaman to help with their depressive symptoms and with their PTSD. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Cultural Psychiatry and the 'No-Chicken' Doctor
This psychiatrist has learned to ask if his Hmong patients have also consulted a shaman to help with their depressive symptoms and with their PTSD. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
Source: Psychiatric Times - May 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
