Depression
Evidence-Based Reviews
Brain/body connection: Treating depression in patients with cardiovascular disease
Depression often precedes coronary disease by about 30 years& suggesting possible cause and effect.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Omega-3 fatty acids: Do ‘fish oils’ have a therapeutic role in psychiatry?
Evidence-Based Reviews
Psychotic depression: State-of-the-art algorithm improves odds for remission
Consider an antipsychotic, even when paranoia or cognitive changes are more obvious than delusions or hallucinations.
From the Editor
Christmas depression: The data may surprise you
Evidence-Based Reviews
COPD: How to manage comorbid depression and anxiety
Psychiatrists can help oxygen-starved patients breathe more easily and get full benefit from medical treatments.
Pearls
Depressed patients won’t exercise? 7 ways to get them started
Evidence-Based Reviews
Minding menopause: Psychotropics vs. estrogen? What you need to know now
Psychotropics have become a first-line therapy for hot flashes and depression in perimenopause. Will you be ready when Ob/Gyns call you for help...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Reducing suicide risk in psychiatric disorders
Antidepressants show little protective effect in major depression, but more promising evidence is emerging for treating patients with bipolar or...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Preventing late-life suicide: 6 steps to detect the warning signs
When a life is at stake, vigilance for deadly plans and weapons and a specific strategy for screening and decision-making are vital.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Therapy-resistant major depression When to consider ECT: Algorithm seeks respect for neglected therapy
Using ECT early—instead of as a last resort—is highly effective for ‘therapy-resistant’ depression.