Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Breastfeeding by patients with serious mental illness: An ethical approach
Our framework can guide decisions about breastfeeding on a psychiatric unit.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: A strategy for using methadone
Divided doses can help address the unique needs of patients who are pregnant.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Delirious mania: Presentation, pathogenesis, and management
Rapid recognition is critical to avoid initiating inappropriate treatment.
Medicolegal Issues
Dear patients: Letters psychiatrists should and should not write
How to determine if writing the letter your patient asked you for is ethical and appropriate.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cannabis and schizophrenia: A complex relationship
For some who are predisposed to psychosis, cannabis may trigger or exacerbate symptoms.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Returning to work after a patient assault
Psychiatrists can use these strategies to help transition back to administering care.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Adult ADHD: A sensible approach to diagnosis and treatment
These steps can help ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal outcomes.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Treating chronic insomnia: An alternating medication strategy
Alternating between 2 agents from different classes can help avoid tolerance/tachyphylaxis.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Adult ADHD: 6 studies of nonpharmacologic interventions
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, impulsivity, and...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuropsychiatric aspects of Parkinson’s disease: Practical considerations
How to identify and manage common psychiatric manifestations of PD.
Evidence-Based Reviews
ADHD in older adults: A closer look
A thoughtful evaluation can ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment.