Latest articles for Major Depressive Disorder
From the Journals
Ketamine versus ECT for depression: First head-to-head results
ECT proved more effective than intravenous ketamine in hospitalized patients with severe depression, said Dr. Pouya Movahed Rad.
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Brain stimulation for improved memory?
The results suggest that human memory can be “improved by direct electrical brain stimulation at extremely low currents,” said Dr. Zulfi Haneef....
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Ketamine an ‘intriguing new therapy’ for alcoholism
“Ketamine may support alcohol abstinence by temporarily alleviating depressive symptoms during the relapse period.”
Commentary
Identifying and preventing IPV: Are clinicians doing enough?
It is incumbent upon clinicians to learn to quickly identify survivors of intimate partner violence.
Commentary
Ways to make sure 2022 doesn’t stink for docs
Engagement models definitely give us excellent starting points to approach engagement from a pre-COVID era.
Feature
GAP looks back on 75 years of shaping psychiatry
"We're not here to do the latest double-blind, placebo-controlled research on things," said Dr. Lawrence S. Gross, president of GAP.
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Psychiatry resident’s viral posts reveal his own mental health battle
“Seeking treatment for mental health makes you a better doctor,” said Dr. Jake Goodman.
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.
Commentary
Emotions, science, and the politics of COVID
How should psychiatry deal with COVID? As scientists, we seek the truth without bias and politics.
From the Journals
Antidepressants: Is less more?
“The best way to take people off these drugs is to do so gradually enough that the unpleasant effects are minimized,” said Dr. Mark Horowitz.