Depression
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants for MDD
Ms. B, age 45, has a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) and migraines.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Symptoms of psychosis and OCD in a patient with postpartum depression
Ms. A, age 37, has a history of postpartum depression. Four months after giving birth, she presents with possible auditory hallucinations and...
Pearls
Perinatal psychiatric screening: What to ask
Perinatal psychiatry focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders during the preconception, pregnancy, and...
Commentary
Worsening mania while receiving low-dose quetiapine: A case report
T he second-generation antipsychotic quetiapine is commonly used to treat several psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder (BD) and...
Feature
Rx for resilience: Five prescriptions for physician burnout
“Every person should have a toolkit of the things that bring them out of the psychological and physical distress that dysregulates their nervous...
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Depression Across the Spectrum of Mood Disorders: Advanced Strategies in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
From the Journals
Novel approach curbs the impact of racism on mental health in Black youth
Exposure to racial discrimination at age 13 years correlated with increased depressive symptoms at age 14 years.
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Patients with Parkinson’s at elevated risk for suicidal thoughts, behavior
Given that up to half of patients with PD suffer from depression and anxiety, physicians should maintain a “high index of suspicion” for early...
Feature
Cold-water swimming for your health? These docs say jump in
“All you need is some water – enough to submerge your entire body in – that’s less than 68 °F (20 °C).”
From the Journals
Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressants could save time, money
The model found that patients who underwent pharmacogenomic testing spent 15% more time in the “well” state without depression symptoms.
From the Journals
Maternal depressive symptoms may start at pregnancy
“The relevant clinical settings for prevention are those treating women in routine health care, including family medicine.”
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‘Love more’: Why doctors should promote social connection
Embracing community and close relationships helps people live longer and be happier.