Medication adherence is crucial for optimal therapeutic outcomes. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry explores the challenges and strategies associated with ensuring adherence in psychiatric patients. Our expert editors curate content that delves into the reasons for non-adherence and offers actionable solutions, ensuring psychiatrists can effectively address this pervasive issue.

Recent JCP Articles on Adherence

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Synopsis of the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Bipolar Disorder
Consensus Statement

January 13, 2025

This synopsis focuses on clinically relevant recommendations related to identification and management of bipolar disorder, including the acute and maintenance phases of illness.
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BI 1358894 in Borderline Personality Disorder
Original Research

January 13, 2025

Although the primary endpoint was not met, BI 1358894 was well-tolerated with no increase in self-harm or suicidality.
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Inpatient Treatment of Suicidality
Systematic Review

January 8, 2025

Effective, rapid treatments that target suicidality in psychiatric inpatients are scarce in the existing literature and in clinical practice, underscoring the need for studies to identify and validate these...
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Recent PCC Articles on Adherence

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Original Research

January 14, 2025

This study examined data from a large, nationally representative sample of US veterans to determine the prevalence and correlates of high chronic suicide risk.
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Catatonia Associated With Post-Acute COVID-19 in a Young Child
Case Report

January 9, 2025

A 4-year-old girl with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder experienced catatonia associated with the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Sodium Valproate–Associated Psoriasis
Case Report

January 9, 2025

The authors present a rare case of exacerbation of psoriasiform eruptions in a patient who was prescribed sodium valproate for seizures.
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Featured Adherence Research

US Dementia Cases Will Double By 2060
news

January 14, 2025

New research predicts a dramatic rise in dementia, with the lifetime risk for Americans after age 55 now estimated at 42 percent.
ADHD Med Trials Often Miss the Mark
news

January 13, 2025

Persistent Adderall shortages and rising diagnoses highlight the mismatch between randomized controlled trials and real-world ADHD treatment.
Poor Sleep Linked to Mental Health Issues Through Brain Deficits
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January 10, 2025

New research links poor sleep to deficits in brain regions that hinder memory control, which could exacerbate existing mental health issues.

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