Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, can result from various causes, including infections and autoimmune reactions. Recognizing its symptoms and understanding its management is vital for patient outcomes. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers insights into the psychiatric implications of encephalitis, from cognitive disturbances to mood alterations. Our expert editors ensure that content is evidence-based and clinically relevant, providing psychiatrists with the knowledge they need to address the neuropsychiatric aspects of encephalitis.
Encephalitis
Recently published articles about Encephalitis
Recent JCP Articles on Encephalitis
Editorial
Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
February 26, 2026
Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.
Recent PCC Articles on Encephalitis
Podcast
How Sleep Issues Show Up in Psychiatric Practice with Dr. Avinesh Bhar, CEO of SLIIIP
February 24, 2026
Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Avinesh Bhar discusses how sleep-disordered breathing drives psychiatric and cardiometabolic morbidity, the clinical case for integrating sleep evaluation into mental health care, and how home...
Featured Encephalitis Research
Case Report
Oral Glutamatergic Modulation with Dextromethorphan and Piracetam for Refractory Bipolar Disorder With OCD
February 23, 2026
Three patients with combined bipolar disorder and OCD experienced remission of depressive, anxious, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms after piracetam was added to dextromethorphan.
Original Research
Validation of the APREMDI Scale for Brazilian Portuguese
February 19, 2026
The APREMDI scale allows clinicians to quantitatively assess patients’ perceptions of respect and dignity during hospitalization, helping to identify subtle dignity violations that may compromise recovery and satisfaction.
Original Research
Routine Screening for Autoimmune Encephalitis
November 17, 2020
Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a highly treatable neurologic condition that can cause psychosis. This study estimated the cost-effectiveness of routine screening for AE compared with clinically targeted screening in...
Article
Neuropsychiatric Pediatric NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
August 17, 2017
Although psychiatric manifestations are one of the most common presentations of pediatric N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis, there is a lack of studies that characterize psychiatric aspects of this disorder. This...
