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Original Research
Oral Anticoagulants, Atrial Fibrillation, and Mental Illness
January 3, 2024
People with atrial fibrillation (AF) and comorbid mental illness are less often prescribed an oral anticoagulant (OAC) for AF-related stroke prevention. This study examined how mental illness interacts with…
Original Research
Outcome Predictors in Youth With Mental Disorders
December 27, 2023
This retrospective analysis of clinical parameters in youth hospitalized for psychiatric treatment assessed magnitude and correlates of symptom response, global illness response, social functioning, out-of-home placement, and length of…
Original Research
A Comparison of 3 Scales for Measuring Adolescent Depression
December 18, 2023
Three patient-reported outcomes—Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents, Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology–Self-Report, and Very Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology–Self-Report—can assess depressive symptom severity and change over time. Scores on…
Cross Talk: Case Conferences From MGH
A 65-Year-Old Man With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Psychiatric Distress
December 13, 2023
This case shows the psychological and pharmacologic aspects of providing tailored care for a patient with ALS. The authors discuss how these approaches impacted the patient and how ALS-specific…
Commentary
The Psychological Burden of ALS, the Enduring Strength of People Living With ALS, and the Tools We Can Use to Help
December 13, 2023
Commenting on a recent article by Lester et al, the authors discuss the psychological impacts of diagnosis, genetic testing, and disease progression on patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Physical Exercise and Health, 4: A Guide to Understanding What to Do, How, and Why—Part 2
December 11, 2023
Subjects covered include how cardiorespiratory, muscle-strengthening, balancing, and other exercises benefit the heart, strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance, and reduce risk of falls and fractures. Guidance is provided…
