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Encouraging a Nuanced Understanding of the Hopelessness-Suicidality Link
October 8, 2020
Is hopelessness a critical risk factor for suicidal intent, especially for depressed individuals? The authors of this brief report explore the link between hopelessness and suicidal intent and offer...
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Passive Suicidal Ideation in the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown in a Spanish Sample
October 6, 2020
This study draws on an online survey conducted to determine the prevalence of passive suicidal ideation early in the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. Read the report to learn about...
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A Call for Increased Psychiatric Training in Emergency Medicine
August 13, 2020
Substance use disorders and borderline personality disorder are highly stigmatized within medicine and society. This study evaluated emergency medicine physician attitudes toward patients with these disorders.
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Preventive Cognitive Therapy With Antidepressant Discontinuation During Pregnancy: An RCT
June 23, 2020
While many women wish to avoid antidepressants during pregnancy, such avoidance may lead to relapse. This small study evaluated the efficacy of gradual antidepressant discontinuation plus Preventive Cognitive Therapy...
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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: A Case Series in Liaison Psychiatry
May 7, 2020
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a life-threatening and underdiagnosed neuropsychiatric condition caused by thiamine deficiency. This case series provides insight into the importance of recognition and adequate treatment.
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Aripiprazole for Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia
January 30, 2020
Hyperprolactinemia is often observed in patients treated with antipsychotic medications. Low-dose treatment with aripiprazole may offer a relatively rapid relief from sustained hyperprolactinemia and associated adverse effects.
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Cushing's Syndrome and Psychosis
September 13, 2018
Psychiatric complications of Cushing's syndrome include irritability, anxiety, depressed mood, and cognitive impairment. Psychosis is a rare manifestation. This report describes a case of Cushing's syndrome misdiagnosed as schizophrenia-like...
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Treatment Strategy for Psychogenic Movement Disorder and OCD
August 16, 2018
Psychogenic movement disorders (PMDs) are common and frequently comorbid with other physical and psychiatric conditions. However, treatment of PMDs has been largely unsuccessful. This report describes a patient initially...
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Can Statins Diminish Depression?
January 25, 2018
Depression is associated with numerous chronic medical conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Statins provide protection against coronary and cerebrovascular diseases and reduce inflammation. Since the...
