Psychiatry

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.

A drug used to treat alcohol dependence becomes available for opioid addiction.

The transition from adolescent to adult mental health care services results in many young people falling through a huge gap in provision

New research adds to previous studies showing a link between testosterone levels in older men and Alzheimer's disease onset.

What does it take to become a physician, and could a disease or condition hold you back from achieving that goal?

Reducing the number of visits a chronic pain patient makes to the emergency department may be accomplished by simply providing 15- to 30-minute consultations.

When the scales tip in favor of testosterone, aggressive behavior wins out. When cortisol levels are high, you're going to walk away.

Norwegian researchers have found a socio-economic disparity among patients with bipolar disorder that persists despite equal education.

A woman convicted of two hired killings may be the first woman executed in VA in nearly a century after losing an appeal calling attention to her low IQ.

How can a magic app be put to use in a psychiatry or neurology practice?

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How does being one of 33 men cut off from families and the world in a relatively small space affect your mental state?

Review the results of three recently published studies that looked at the crossroads of addiction and health IT.

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Being opioid-dependent means dealing with attractions and cravings that never go away--and seeking help for things that have gone away.

Research results show that the antidepressant Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is effective in alleviating the symptoms of major depression in both peri- and post-menopausal women.

Recently published results show no differences in the frequency of delusional disorder between the sexes but do reveal other gender differences.

The diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease could see its first update in a quarter century.

The death of the Yankees long-time owner one of several recent Alzheimer's-related stories making headlines.

Jerald Block, MD, a major in the army reserves who just finished serving a 3-month deployment as a psychiatrist for a combat stress control team, wrote us from western Iraq to explain his role in this position, the conditions he mostly treats, how technology has impacted his practice in both military and civilian roles, and what other psychiatrists can learn from his experiences.