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Distinguishing Between Medical and Psychiatric Conditions

November 1, 2015

Barbara Schildkrout, MD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Part-Time Harvard Medical School, in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. Author of “Unmasking Psychological Symptoms” and “Masquerading Symptoms,” both published by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

Dr. Schildkrout has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Dr. Schildkrout discusses strategies for differentiating medical and psychiatric disorders. The interview covers how mental health professionals can catch red flags for medical conditions such as dimentia and seizures.

Traumatic Brain Injury in Psychiatric Practice

December 1, 2013

Lisa A. Brenner, PhD

Lisa A. Brenner, PhD University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Departments of Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Neurology Dr. Brenner has disclosed that she has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Despite the increased attention drawn to TBI, I often hear statements from mental health providers like, “I don’t see anybody in my clinic who has a history of TBI,” or, “People with more severe injuries don’t seek mental health services.”

Chronic Pain, Comorbidity, and Treatment Complexity

November 1, 2012

Chronic pain is typically defined as pain lasting longer than three months, resulting from either a disease process or bodily injury that has not resolved as expected. It is a major and complex public health reality for almost one-third of the US population.

Fatigue: Causes and Treatments

November 1, 2012

How often are you faced with patients who come to you with “I’m exhausted,” “I have no energy,” “I’m dragging,” or “I can’t stay awake”? If you’re like most psychiatrists, you see this often, and at times simply giving a sleep aid is an unsatisfying or ineffective solution.

Drugs in the Pipeline: ALKS–5461

November 1, 2012

Since our feature article on “New Antidepressants” in the May 2012 TCPR, you may have heard some buzz about yet another new antidepressant undergoing clinical trials, this one with the less-than-sexy name ALKS-5461. Some news outlets have promoted it as “revolutionary.” What exactly is it?

Integrating Primary Care and Mental Health Care

November 1, 2012

Trip Gardner, MD

Trip Gardner, MD Chief of Psychiatry, Penobscot Community Health Care Medical Director, Penobscot Community Health Care Homeless Services Dr. Gardner has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company pertaining to this educational activity.

The health care system seems to be evolving towards the integration of primary and mental health care. What are the benefits of this model and how will it affect psychiatrists?