Bipolar Disorder
Families in Psychiatry
Family-oriented care in adult psychiatric residency
A family systems orientation is distinguished by its view of the family as a transactional system.
From the Journals
Stabilizing circadian rhythm tied to lower suicide risk in bipolar disorder
The therapeutic approach “could be adjunctive to further improve symptoms and reduce risk,” said Dr. Hilary P. Blumberg.
Feature
Despite the stigma, ECT remains a gold standard
For some patients, using electroconvulsive therapy as maintenance therapy makes sense, said Dr. Vaughn McCall.
Out Of The Pipeline
Olanzapine-samidorphan combination for schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder
Approved by the FDA on May 28, 2021, olanzapine-samidorphan combination (OSC) (Lybalvi, manufactured and distributed by Alkermes, Inc. Waltham, MA...
Commentary
Treating homeless patients: Book offers key insights
The book serves as a reminder for clinicians treating this population about why they continue to do this work, said Dr. Aislinn Bird.
FDA/CDC
FDA grants new indication to lumateperone (Caplyta) for bipolar depression
This makes lumateperone the only FDA-approved drug for adults with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I and II disorder.
Latest News
More evidence ties some antipsychotics to increased breast cancer risk
The relative risk for breast cancer was 62% higher in women who took category 1 antipsychotic medications associated with high prolactin levels....
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Case report: ECT for delirious mania
After receiving approximately four bilateral ECT procedures three times a week, the patient’s condition started to improve gradually.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Is it bipolar disorder, or a complex form of PTSD?
CASE A long history of suicidality
Mr. X, age 26, who has a hist...
From the Journals
COVID-19 mortality risk factors: An unexpected finding
“Once [patients with severe psychiatric illness] have the infection, they are more prone to worse outcomes,” said Dr. Antonio L. Teixeira.
From the Journals
Lithium’s antisuicidal effects questioned
The researchers note that the study did not reach its original recruitment goal.