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.
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Original Research
Factors Associated with Revisiting the Emergency Department due to Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents
January 28, 2026
Within 6 months of the initial emergency department (ED) visit, 21.7% of patients who initially attended the ED for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors returned for the same reason.
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Case Report
When the Labs Don’t Add Up: Factitious Disorder and Successful Treatment
January 27, 2026
This case of a 37-year-old woman, who presented to the ED with recurrent syncope and acute kidney injury, demonstrates successful long-term treatment of factitious disorder, highlighting the complexities of...
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...
