The medical aspects of psychiatry encompass a broad range of topics, from the physiological underpinnings of mental disorders to the medical comorbidities often seen in psychiatric patients. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry is dedicated to bridging the gap between psychiatry and general medicine. Our expert editors curate content that delves into the intricate relationship between mental and physical health, exploring topics like the impact of chronic illness on mental well-being, the psychiatric side effects of medications, and the role of inflammation in mood disorders. As the field of psychiatry continues to evolve, our journal remains at the forefront, providing clinicians with the comprehensive medical knowledge they need.
Recently published articles about Medical
Rounds in the General Hospital
Managing Anxiety, Agitation, and Pain in Critically Ill Patients
April 1, 2025
Pain, fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and agitation are common symptoms among critically ill patients, causing distress, interfering with medical care, and contributing to morbidity post discharge.
Recent JCP Articles on Medical
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
A Primer on Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis and Its Strengths and Limitations
July 7, 2025
This article discusses individual participant data meta-analysis, which differs from conventional meta-analysis in that the statistical team obtains and processes individual participant data from the source studies.
Original Research
Global Population-Based Study on the Association Between Ketamine and Esketamine with Suicidality Using WHO VigiBase
July 7, 2025
The results do not provide causal evidence of worsening suicidality in persons receiving esketamine/ketamine; mixed results of increased and decreased risk of suicidality were reported with both agents.
