Somatic Disorders
From the Journals
New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.
Conference Coverage
Expert says progress in gut-brain research requires an open mind
“What happens in [the] vagus doesn’t just stay in vagus, but will actually affect our emotions in different ways,” Dr. Cryan said.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Sick, or faking it?
Mr. W, age 53, presents to the ED with severe chest pain. The ED physician recognizes Mr. W from previous visits, suspects he is feigning symptoms...
From the Journals
Alopecia areata linked to mental health disorders
Inpatients with alopecia areata are at higher risk for numerous psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, dementia, and mood and...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Delusional parasitosis? Try these real solutions
From the Editor
The puzzling relationship between cholesterol and psychopathology
We should mind our patients’ cholesterol because it may affect their minds, not just their hearts.
Cases That Test Your Skills
‘Self-anesthetizing’ to cope with grief
Mr. M, age 51, stops eating and develops delusions after his wife dies. He has been using increasing amounts of Cannabis and nitrous oxide...
Out Of The Pipeline
Deutetrabenazine for tardive dyskinesia
Compared with first-generation antipsychotics, second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) have a lower risk for extrapyramidal symptoms. Yet tardive...
Evidence-Based Reviews
The etiology of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: 5 interwoven pieces
In an age when psychiatry strives to identify the biologic causes of disease, studying endocrine-related mood disorders is particularly intriguing...
Podcasts
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Edwin R. Raffi, MD, MPH, discusses treatment of menstrual cycle–related mood and anxiety disorders.
Evidence-Based Reviews
A shot in the arm: Boost your knowledge about immunizations for psychiatric patients
Patients with chronic, severe mental illness live much shorter lives than the general population. The 25-year loss in life expectancy for people...