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Alcohol Craving in Bipolar Patients
Original Research

April 21, 2026

Craving and alcohol-related severity differ between MDD and BD even during euthymia, so accurate diagnosis is crucial.
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Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome Presenting as EPS
Case Report

April 21, 2026

A 44-year-old woman was initially referred for presumed domperidone-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, but further workup uncovered a complex interplay of hyponatremia, demyelination, and neuroleptic hypersensitivity.
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Lithium in Mood and Bipolar Disorders
Narrative Review

April 16, 2026

Long-term lithium treatment is associated with a meaningful reduction in suicide attempts and deaths, an advantage that is important to discuss with patients and families at elevated suicide risk.
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Cultural Manifestations of Bereavement in a Chinese American Patient
Case Report

April 16, 2026

The authors highlight the difficulties of applying western psychiatric concepts to cultural minorities, as seen in a case of complicated bereavement in a 54-year-old Chinese American woman.
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7-OH-Mitragynine–Induced Psychosis
Case Report

April 14, 2026

The authors present the case of a patient who developed psychosis and delirium following several months of heavy 7-OH use that persisted for nearly a week following cessation.
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Acitretin, Homocysteine, and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Case Report

April 14, 2026

This report describes a case of acitretin-associated hyperhomocysteinemia that induced neuropsychiatric symptoms in a patient with chronic plaque psoriasis, highlighting the need for monitoring.
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Suicidal Mental Imagery in Suicide Attempters

Original Research

Family Support for Patients With Substance Use Disorders

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Diagnosing and Treating Impulsivity

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Managing Grief and Bereavement

Brief Report

Measurement-Based Care for Bipolar Disorder

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Treatment and Referral for AUD in Primary Care
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Original Research

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SUD Referrals Among SMI Inpatients and the NHHSRA
Original Research

March 31, 2026

This study evaluates the performance of the New Hampshire Hospital Screening and Referral Algorithm and describes the characteristics of inpatients with serious mental illness referred for substance use disorder…
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Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients
Original Research

March 26, 2026

Staff attitudes significantly influence aggression management, with over half of surveyed nurses holding neutral—not positive—views on causes and management.
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Health Belief Model and Treatment Adherence in Dissociative Disorders
Original Research

March 24, 2026

This study examined how health belief model constructs influence treatment adherence among patients with dissociative disorders and how demographic variables influence that relationship.
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Review Articles

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Role of tDCS in Autism
Meta-Analysis

March 12, 2026

Transcranial direct current stimulation improves core autism spectrum disorder symptoms, particularly social responsiveness and behavioral regulation, with stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex showing the greatest benefit.
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Gender-Affirming Surgery, Gender Dysphoria, and QOL
Review Article

November 11, 2025

Those who receive gender dysphoria treatment at a younger age may experience lower rates of suicidal ideation, underscoring potential mental health benefits of timely intervention.
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Improving Community Mental Health Care
Narrative Review

October 9, 2025

This review highlights critical areas for enhancing the quality and sustainability of community mental health services.
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Precision Psychiatry for Depression Treatment
Narrative Review

September 9, 2025

Novel precision medicine tools in depression aim to identify the optimal treatment for each patient and have the potential to significantly improve depression management by guiding treatment selection for…
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Incretin Therapies: A New Tool to Combat Metabolic Consequences of Antipsychotic Use
Narrative Review

September 4, 2025

Incretin therapies have emerged as a promising treatment option with potential benefits for mitigating cardiometabolic side effects associated with antipsychotics; however, clinical trials have often excluded psychiatric populations.
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Climate Change and Mental Health
Review Article

July 24, 2025

This scoping review highlights the significant impact of climate change on mental health in India, particularly among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in rural areas.
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How to Document Complex Cases
Rounds in the General Hospital

April 9, 2026

Case presentations often drive differential diagnosis creation by what is said (and not said) and by whether information given is the “lead” or merely a (potentially interesting) tidbit.
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Strategies for Managing Dyspnea
Rounds in the General Hospital

April 2, 2026

Pharmacologic approaches and behavioral and psychological interventions such as mindfulness, relaxation, and CBT can mitigate dyspnea and associated anxiety.
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Administering ECT to Critically Ill Patients
Rounds in the General Hospital

March 5, 2026

ECT can be lifesaving for critically ill individuals with severe psychiatric and neuropsychiatric conditions; however, cardiac monitoring is essential.
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Understanding the Impact of Moral Injury
Rounds in the General Hospital

February 26, 2026

Healing of moral injuries requires truth-telling, communal recognition, and moral repair—not just medication or cognitive restructuring.
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Preventing Physician Burnout
Rounds in the General Hospital

February 10, 2026

The authors clarify misconceptions about burnout and depression and identify best practices and approaches for burnout at the individual and institutional level.
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Diagnosis and Management of Rage
Rounds in the General Hospital

December 23, 2025

This article offers a practical framework for distinguishing rage from irritability and impulsivity, identifying underlying neuropsychiatric drivers, and guiding evidence-based management across conditions including PTSD, TBI, and mood disorders.
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Case Reports

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Dose-Dependent Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperkalemia
Case Report

April 9, 2026

The authors present the case of a young man with bradycardia and Jacobs syndrome, in which a clear, dose-dependent relationship between valproic acid and hyperkalemia was observed.
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Succinylcholine Misuse in a Health Care Worker
Case Report

April 7, 2026

A health care worker with a history of PTSD and substance use misused succinylcholine for stress relief and sleep, highlighting the risks of occupational access to high-risk medications among…
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Managing FND and Psychiatric Illness
Case Report

April 7, 2026

This case of a 54-year-old woman with schizoaffective disorder illustrates how stigma around psychiatric conditions can impact patient disposition, particularly in patient populations with complex neurological disorders.
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Bupropion-Dextromethorphan for Clinically Challenging Apathy
Case Report

April 2, 2026

This case shows potential benefits of glutamate system–activating medication in addressing clinically challenging apathy in a 44-year-old man with depression.
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A Unique Manifestation of Postpartum OCD
Case Report

March 31, 2026

This report explores the case of a woman with postpartum OCD, who exhibited a unique compulsion of taking excessive photos and videos of her surroundings.
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Mesial Temporal Sclerosis and Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Case Report

March 26, 2026

The authors present a rare case of coexisting right mesial temporal sclerosis and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, underscoring the challenges in dual epilepsy syndromes and the importance of individualized, multidisciplinary…
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Letter to the Editor

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Psychopharmacotherapy Updates
Letter to the Editor

April 7, 2026

The authors provide an update for busy prescribers on the latest FDA-approved psychotropic medications.
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Psychosis and Kratom
Letter to the Editor

March 10, 2026

The authors discuss the possible association between psychosis and kratom use.
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CTRA, Stress, and Yoga
Letter to the Editor

February 24, 2026

The authors examine the historical context of stress, the neurobiological mechanisms of conserved transcriptional response to adversity and stress, and how yoga practices counteract its effects.
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Psychotropic-Related Aspiration Hazards
Letter to the Editor

February 10, 2026

The authors discuss the importance of a choking prevention policy to identify those at heightened risk for choking hazards, particularly psychiatric patients.
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Lysing Catatonia to Uncover the Driving Illness
Letter to the Editor

January 29, 2026

The author comments on a recent PCC article and offers an alternative diagnostic perspective.
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Clarifying the Delirium in Bell’s Mania: Reply to Intrator
Letter to the Editor

January 29, 2026

The authors respond to a letter to the editor commenting on their article.
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Between Crisis and Clarity: Steroid-Induced Psychosis in Addison Disease
Case Report

March 24, 2026

This case highlights a rare but clinically significant dilemma: balancing essential corticosteroid replacement against neuropsychiatric toxicity.
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Mania and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Case Report

March 19, 2026

This report details a case in which a patient presented with mania in the setting of cerebral amyloid angiopathy and hypertension that did not abate until treatment with antihypertensives.
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Atypical Presentation of Autoimmune Encephalitis
Case Report

March 19, 2026

A 23-year-old woman presented with probable antibody-negative autoimmune encephalitis that initially mimicked a primary psychiatric disorder.
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Recreational Ketamine-Induced Uropathy
Brief Report

March 19, 2026

Two patients with chronic recreational ketamine use presented with urinary frequency, urgency, dysuria, and hematuria in the absence of infection.
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Tacrolimus-Induced Parasomnia Posttransplantation
Case Report

March 17, 2026

The authors present a rare case of tacrolimus-induced parasomnia, adding to the body of evidence on its neurotoxic potential.
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Clozapine-Induced Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Case Report

March 12, 2026

A 68-year-old man with no pre‐existing risk factors experienced clozapine-induced antiphospholipid syndrome and a deep vein thrombosis.
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Ultra–Low-Dose Mirtazapine for Chronic Insomnia
Original Research

March 10, 2026

In patients with insomnia disorder, a clinically relevant effect was seen with low-dose mirtazapine (3.75 mg) on insomnia severity from 1–3 months.
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Caffeine for ICI Encephalitis
Case Report

March 5, 2026

With the increased use of immune checkpoint inhibitors, the potential for aseptic encephalitis poses a unique challenge to patient rehabilitation.
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Misophonia With Psychiatric Comorbidities
Case Report

March 3, 2026

This case highlights the need for enhanced recognition of misophonia, integrated care pathways, and improved mental health infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries.
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Depression and Cardiovascular Disease in Aging Populations
Original Research

March 3, 2026

Even infrequent depressive symptoms are associated with elevated CVD risk in older adults, and those with both depressive symptoms and obesity or smoking have higher odds.
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Intranasal Tapentadol Dependence
Case Report

February 26, 2026

The authors present 2 cases of intranasal tapentadol dependence marked by rapid tolerance and significant physical and psychological issues.
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Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
Editorial

February 26, 2026

Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.

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