Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Therapy-resistant major depression The attraction of magnetism: How effective—and safe—is rTMS?
Despite early mixed results, magnetic stimulation of the prefrontal cortex is showing potential in major depression and other psychiatric...
Pearls
7 ways to improve ‘cultural competence’
Pearls
Speeding up your Web Search
You don’t need to brush up on Boolean principles to refine your Web search. Just follow these tips or try one of several information search...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Benzodiazepines for substance abusers
Do addiction worries outweigh the need for effective anxiety treatment? A sobriety-based algorithm addresses both concerns.
Evidence-Based Reviews
When patients can’t sleep: Practical guide to using and choosing hypnotic therapy
Tips to effective workup and treatment of insomnia—whether acute or chronic and associated with almost any psychiatric or medical disorder.
Out Of The Pipeline
Atomoxetine: A different approach to ADHD
A nonaddictive, once-daily agent has shown efficacy in pediatric and adult ADHD. Here are insights on using the drug to its most beneficial effect...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Serotonin syndrome: How to avoid, identify, & treat dangerous drug interactions
As the list of serotonergic agents grows, recognizing hyperthermic states and potentially dangerous drug combinations is critical to our patients...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Drug therapy algorithms target autism’s problem behaviors
Having an evidence-based game plan can help you manage maladaptive behaviors that are holding back children or adults with autism.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Atypical depression Puzzled? How to piece together symptoms and treatments
When do depressive symptoms become ‘atypical,’ and which antidepressants are most effective? Though evidence is incomplete, these authors...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Time to log off: New diagnostic criteria for problematic Internet use
The MOUSE screening tool helps identify five behaviors that spell too many hours online
Out Of The Pipeline
Aripiprazole: What the researchers say
Aripiprazole has demonstrated efficacy in schizophrenia, with fewer and less-severe side effects than older antipsychotics. Here are evidence-...