Topics: Anxiety | Bipolar Disorder | Depression | Laboratory Testing in Psychiatry | Mania | Pharmacology | Side Effects

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.

Topics: Antidepressants | Depression | SSRIs

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.

Topics: Practice management | Practice Tools and Tips | Prescription costs

Practical tips for dealing with the latest throng of bureaucracy in mental health care, including strategies for reducing paperwork, low-cost pharmacies, and apps that authorize meds.

Topics: Cognition | Negative symptoms of schizophrenia | Schizophrenia | Side Effects

Antipsychotics, benztropine, and antidepressants have anticholinergic properties that can impair cognition. A study takes a deep dive into the magnitude of the risk of dementia in schizophrenia.

Topics: ECT | Neuroscience in Psychiatry | Psychotic Depression | Treatment-Resistant Depression

How does ECT change the brain? A systemic review offers up some answers.

Topics: CME Post-Test

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