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Antipsychotic Treatment for Adults with Anxiety Disorders
WEBNov 4, 2014 · Anxiety disorders are a heterogeneous spectrum whose diagnostic criteria continue to evolve. With the DSM-5, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and ...
APA Releases DSM-5-TR Revisions - Psychiatry Advisor
WEBMarch 25, 2022. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently released the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR ™). More than 200 ...
Online Therapy vs In-Person Therapy - Psychiatry Advisor
WEBMay 3, 2024 · In a review of 70 studies of telemental health published from 2003 to 2013, Hilty et al found that virtual treatment was as effective as in-person care for multiple patient populations with ...
Medication Considerations for Older Adults Starting Antidepressants
WEBNovember 21, 2023. Sertraline continues to be the first-line choice for pharmacological treatment of depression in older adults. In an updated assessment of clinical outcomes in older adults ...
Delirium vs Dementia in Older Adults - Psychiatry Advisor
WEB3 days ago · Delirium vs Dementia & AD. Delirium is an acute illness that is triggered by another condition, such as acute trauma or surgery. Delirium severity can fluctuate throughout the day and is a rapidly ...
Is This Patient Suicidal? Tips for Effective Assessment
WEBAug 17, 2016 · Tips for Effective Assessment. Suicide, the 10 th leading cause of death in the United States, 1 has risen in incidence by 24% from 1999 to 2014, with the greater increase observed in the latter ...
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia: Why They ...
WEBBenefits of LAI Antipsychotics for Schizophrenia. Now that LAIs are formulated with SGAs — including aripiprazole, olanzapine, paliperidone, and risperidone — which have fewer adverse effects ...
American Psychiatric Association Publishes Updated Practice …
WEBIn December 2019, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Board of Trustees approved updated practice guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Understanding Adult Attachment Disorders - Psychiatry Advisor
WEBAug 3, 2020 · In adults, attachment disorders can do more than disrupt relationships. Several studies have linked attachment disorders to other physical, mental, and social problems. Alexithymia: This is a ...