Depression - Articles - Page 10

RESEARCH UPDATE

Antidepressants for Suicidal Ideation in Depressed Patients?

July 1, 2022

James Black, MD. Dr. Black has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Antidepressants reduce suicidality even among patients who remain depressed.

Low Vitamin B 12 Associated with Depression in Older Adults

July 1, 2022

Talya Shahal, MD.

Talya Shahal, MD. Dr. Shahal, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Checking vitamin B12 levels in older adults is recommended, as low levels correlate with depression. This study did not show a similar association between folate levels and depression.

CLINICAL UPDATE

The 3 Ds of Geriatric Psychiatry: Depression, Delirium, and Dementia

July 1, 2022

Rachel Meyen, MD

Rachel Meyen, MD. Outpatient geriatric psychiatrist, General Mental Health Clinic, Sacramento VA Medical Center, Mather, CA. Dr. Meyen, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Symptoms of dementia, delirium, and depression in older adults may overlap, and these disorders often occur simultaneously. We learn how to disentangle these three illnesses through screeners and medical work-up, and how to optimize their management.

Hypothyroidism and Depression: Just How Related Are They?

June 1, 2022

Jason Mallo, DO

C. Jason Mallo, DO. Dr. Mallo has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

A landmark study puts a spotlight on whether patients can successfully taper off their antidepressant without relapsing.

How Essential Is Antidepressant Continuation?

June 1, 2022

Michael Posternak, MD

Michael Posternak, MD. Dr. Posternak has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

A landmark study puts a spotlight on whether patients can successfully taper off their antidepressant without relapsing.

Can TMS Turn on the Switch?

June 1, 2022

Edmund S. Higgins, MD.

Edmund S. Higgins, MD. Dr. Higgins has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Most antidepressant therapies can induce mania, and this study looks at whether TMS belongs on that list. We report on the latest findings.

Uncommon Tips: Which Is Better—Citalopram or Escitalopram?

June 1, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD.

Chris Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Dr. Aiken has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Citalopram and escitalopram are very similar drugs, but there are reasons to prefer one over the other.

Quetiapine Reconsidered

June 1, 2022

Paul Riordan, MD.

Paul Riordan, MD. Assistant Consulting Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University. Dr. Riordan has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

It is the best of drugs; it is the worst of drugs. Quetiapine (Seroquel) has a few benefits that are unmatched by other medications, and here we explore where it fits in depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, as well as off-label uses like anxiety and sleep.

Thyroid Augmentation in Bipolar Disorder

April 5, 2022

Tammas Kelly, MD.

Tammas Kelly, MD. Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Author of The Art and Science of Thyroid Supplementation for the Treatment of Bipolar Depression. Dr. Kelly has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

A primer on the role of thyroid augmentation in bipolar depression, including dosing tips, side effects, interactions, and when and if to perform labs. With Tammas Kelly, MD.

CLINICAL UPDATE

Antidepressants: When Dosage Matters

April 5, 2022

Rehan Aziz, MD.

Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

When it comes to antidepressants, bigger is not better. Here we review the optimal dose ranges for antidepressants, describe how higher doses can worsen symptoms, and show you how to talk to patients about the issue.