Emergency psychiatry is a critical field addressing immediate mental health crises. From acute suicidal ideation to severe psychosis, rapid intervention is paramount. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides guidelines, insights, and best practices for handling such emergencies. Our content, crafted by expert editors, emphasizes swift, effective responses, risk assessment, and ensuring patient safety. In emergency psychiatry, timely and informed actions can make a significant difference, and our journal aims to equip professionals with the knowledge they need.
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Original Research
Comparing Risk Prediction for Suicide Attempts and Deaths After Emergency Department Visits
March 4, 2026
Distinct factors predict nonfatal and fatal suicidal events. Male sex and depression are the strongest predictors for fatal events; being under 65 years of age and suicidal ideation are...
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Original Research
Vision Outcomes in Children With Mental, Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioral Problems
September 10, 2026
This study evaluated whether vision care utilization, screening/referral steps, and vision-related outcomes differ by mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder status in US children.
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Case Report
When Obsession and Psychosis Become Indistinguishable
September 8, 2026
Differentiating obsessions from delusions is essential for accurate diagnosis and management, as comorbid obsessive-compulsive symptoms in schizophrenia complicate treatment and may influence cognitive and affective outcomes.
Original Research
Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
April 2, 2025
Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely...
