Psychiatry

Dinah from Shrink Rap reviews three episodes from week 3 of the latest season of HBO's In Treatment, and applies them to psychiatric practice.

Nearly one in five patients suffering from Crohn's disease were found to have mental health status indicative of PTSD.

A nonprofit organization looking to provide iPads to chlidren with autism is helping shed light on the power of the device in this area.

Women with diabetes are more likely to be depressed and those taking antidepressants are more likely to develop diabetes.

Updated AAD position statement addresses studies showing possible link between isotretinoin use and depression and/or inflammatory bowel disease.

Many patients who commit suicide in the hospital have no history of suicide attempts -- but they do exhibit risk factors that physicians need to be aware of.

Findings from a rat study could settle the long-debated issue on whether there is a link between OCD and infections like strep throat.

A review of the memoir from pediatrician Mark Vonnegut, Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So .

See how the introduction of thorazine to the market changed the face of psychiatry practice.

Three episodes from week 3 of the latest season of HBO's psychiatrist-focused drama, In Treatment, are reviewed.

A new Cochrane systematic review explores the effects the family interventions can have on patients with schizophrenia.

Researchers have uncovered a small genomic deletion in patients with autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia.

Anorexic women, given a false sense of security by irregular or a lack of menstruation, are far more likely to have unplanned pregnancies and induced abortions.

A new report finds 13% of rural adolescents have used prescription drugs for non-medical use.

Just in time for Halloween (ok, so we're a day late), a post about candy, children, and behavior problems.

On Saturday, several standout posters were presented that highlighted key considerations in the management of attention hyperactivity disorder.

Findings from a new study show that use of verbal dispraise as a punishment may be more damaging than spanking in preschool aged children.

A synopsis of the latest episode of the HBO series In Treatment, and how it applies to psychiatrists in the real world.

A former AACAP president discusses the changes that have shaped child psychiatry, and how leaders can continue to steer the field in the right direction.

Providing better care for children with behavioral health issues means breaking down the silos and implementing a connected care model, say experts.

A recap of the first episode of the new season of HBO's In Treatment, a drama about a psychotherapist.

A new research network will pool resources in hopes of developing more effective methods to diagnose and treat developmental disabilities in children.

New findings could have a significant impact on the treatment and diagnosis of several conditions marked by impulsive behavior.

Emory University researchers have identified a compound that could lead the way toward a whole new approach to schizophrenia treatment.