Emergency psychiatry is a critical field addressing immediate mental health crises. From acute suicidal ideation to severe psychosis, rapid intervention is paramount. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides guidelines, insights, and best practices for handling such emergencies. Our content, crafted by expert editors, emphasizes swift, effective responses, risk assessment, and ensuring patient safety. In emergency psychiatry, timely and informed actions can make a significant difference, and our journal aims to equip professionals with the knowledge they need.
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Comparing Risk Prediction for Suicide Attempts and Deaths After Emergency Department Visits
March 4, 2026
Distinct factors predict nonfatal and fatal suicidal events. Male sex and depression are the strongest predictors for fatal events; being under 65 years of age and suicidal ideation are...
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Bilateral tDCS Reduces Relief Craving During Alcohol Withdrawal
September 17, 2026
Ten sessions of bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex applied during the active withdrawal period and not modified by dependence severity significantly reduced relief craving...
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Paliperidone Palmitate 351 mg as Alternative Maintenance Doses in Patients With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
September 16, 2026
This analysis suggests that maintenance doses of paliperidone palmitate 351 mg at different dosing intervals may offer additional treatment options for clinical use.
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Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
April 2, 2025
Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely...
