Archive for the ‘Psychiatry’ Category
NAMI Family Guide on Adolescent Depression
Posted by: admin on: August 18, 2011
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has published an updated and expanded edition of What Families Need to Know About Adolescent Depression, a guide for families on diagnosis and treatment for teenagers with depression. “It is important that parents and children engage in dialogue to create an open and honest environment where mental health […]
Alcohol Addiction
Posted by: admin on: August 17, 2011
VANCOUVER – B.C. will soon become the first jurisdiction in Canada to recognize alcohol addiction as a chronic medical condition. Health Minister Colin Hansen said the change, to take effect April 1, will put the emphasis on preventive measures and give family doctors more time and resources to treat patients with alcohol addiction. “It’s saying […]
Can children really have bipolar disorder?
Posted by: admin on: August 1, 2011
A recent article in the Los Angeles Times gives the pros and cons on the use of “bipolar disorder” in children through the opinions of two psychiatrists on opposite sides of the controversy. The problem with using “bipolar” is that it requires a too-loose interpretation of the symptoms seen in adults with bipolar disorder. That […]
Venlafaxine Becomes First-Line PTSD Therapy in Latest VA Guidelines
Posted by: admin on: July 12, 2011
The most recent set of treatment guidelines for posttraumatic stress disorder also are the first ever to boost venlafaxine to first-line status as “strongly recommended” alongside the well-established selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Another milestone in the Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense PTSD treatment guidelines released in late 2010 is that mirtazapine has risen in status to […]
Bipolar Disorder Often Mistaken for Depression in Primary Care
Posted by: admin on: June 24, 2011
Many adults being treated for depression in primary care may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder (BD), suggests a new study It’s likely, say the researchers, that many of these patients are receiving antidepressant monotherapy. For people who in fact have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, these drugs may be at best unhelpful and at worst harmful. BD can […]
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