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Concerns About Long-Term Benzodiazepine Treatment: Reply to Sigler et al
Letter to the Editor

May 27, 2024

Edward Silberman and colleagues respond to a letter about their recent commentary calling for benzodiazepine prescribing guidelines.
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Evidence-Based Benzodiazepine Practice Guidelines Are Needed
Letter to the Editor

May 27, 2024

The authors discuss a recent commentary by Silberman et al recommending greater guidance in benzodiazepine prescribing.
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A Welcome Focus on Psychotherapy
Editorial

May 23, 2024

Learn more about JCP’s Focus on Psychotherapy section and meet the section editors.
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Truth: Keeping Us on Track in Scientific Publishing
Editorial

February 5, 2024

Editor-in-Chief Marlene P. Freeman, MD, reflects on the importance of peer-reviewed research in today’s world and recognizes the contributions of JCP authors and peer reviewers over the past year.
2023's Top Research in Primary Care for CNS at PCC
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December 5, 2023

The top ten papers from 2023 in the Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders showcase advancements and challenges in mental health care.
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JCP’s New Look
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Editor in Chief Marlene P. Freeman introduces readers to JCP’s updates.

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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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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Second Generation Antipsychotics
Original Research

January 8, 2025

Despite well-documented cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality, CVD risks among people with severe mental illness who use antipsychotics are common and frequently untreated.
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Neuropsychiatric Adverse Outcomes in Children and Young Adults
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology

January 6, 2025

Current research suggests that prenatal cannabis exposure is linked to many adverse outcomes, including psychosis proneness, psychotic-like experiences, internalizing and externalizing problems, attention problems, thought-related problems, social problems, impaired...

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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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Treating Trichotillomania Via Tele-Based Habit Reversal Therapy
Case Report

January 7, 2025

The authors present a case of trichotillomania in a patient who was managed via telepsychiatry-based habit reversal therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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January 10, 2025

After months of planning and development, we’re excited to unveil an easy-to-navigate design and exciting new features.
Herpesvirus Reactivation Boosts Dementia Risk After Brain Injury
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January 9, 2025

Reactivation of dormant HSV-1 after mild brain injuries may drive neurodegenerative diseases by triggering pathological changes.
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The PCC Is 25 Years Strong
Editorial

February 28, 2023

In his editorial, Dr. Culpepper celebrates the 25th anniversary of the PCC and thanks our peer reviewers for their service.
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A Message of Appreciation From the Editor
Editorial

January 9, 2023

JCP Editor in Chief Marlene P. Freeman, MD, reflects on the past year and expresses gratitude for JCP’s authors, peer reviewers, and staff.
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New Insights Into COVID-19 and Gratitude for Service
Editorial

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The PCC editor in chief discusses the impact of COVID-19 and thanks peer reviewers for their valuable contributions.
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Editorial

January 11, 2022

Editor-in-Chief Marlene P. Freeman reflects on the past year and expresses gratitude for JCP’s authors, peer reviewers, and staff.
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Letter to the Editor

July 22, 2021

Here, the editor in chief issues a notice of duplicate publication that occurred in another journal.
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Writing, Reviewing, and Publishing Scientific Articles, Part 3: Applying a Diagnostic Approach to Peer Review
Insights

May 24, 2021

Editor for JCP’s Early Career Psychiatrists section explains how reviewing a manuscript is akin to adopting the mindset of an emergency department physician and applying the diagnostic process to...

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