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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Shorter- and Longer-Term Risk for Suicide Among Male US Military Veterans in the Year After Discharge From Psychiatric Hospitalization

Does suicide risk shortly after discharge from psychiatric hospitalization differ from risk thereafter? This study compared risk factors for suicide in US veterans in the first 90 days after discharge to those during the remainder of the year.

Peter C. Britton & more

CASE REPORT

An Adolescent With Wilson’s Disease and Empty Sella Syndrome Presenting as Psychotic Disorder

Psychiatric symptoms in empty sella are uncommon, but empty sella syndrome has been reported to be present along with psychosis. This report presents a case of Wilson’s disease with psychotic presentation and empty sella syndrome in an adolescent.

Manish Kumar Goyal & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Altered Affective Temperaments in Women With Vaginismus

Are women with vaginismus more susceptible to developing bipolar disorder? This study investigated the affective temperaments of women with vaginismus compared to healthy controls. The results may surprise you.

Erson Aksu & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Antipsychotic Medication Prescriptions for Homeless and Unstably Housed Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Many homeless and unstably housed (HUH) adults have severe mental illness managed with antipsychotic medications. This study examined antipsychotic medication use and correlates of antipsychotic medication prescriptions among HUH versus non-HUH veterans.

Jack Tsai & more

CASE REPORT

Ovarian Stimulation for Infertility in a Woman With Bipolar I Disorder

Women with bipolar disorder are vulnerable to mood episodes and postpartum psychosis due to pregnancy. This report describes the management of a woman with bipolar I disorder undergoing multiple ovarian stimulation cycles to get pregnant.

Stella Rosson & more

CLINICAL AND PRACTICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Paternal Depression as a Risk Factor for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring: Implications for Maternal Depression and Its Treatment During Pregnancy

Gestational exposure to antidepressants has been associated with risk of autism and ADHD, and a recent study also showed maternal depression as a risk factor. Intriguingly, paternal depression was also a risk factor. Dr Andrade explores the implications.

Chittaranjan Andrade

CASE REPORT

A Case of Peduncular Hallucinosis Due to Right Pontine and Cerebral Peduncle Cerebrovascular Accident Treated Successfully With Risperidone: Insights Into an Uncommon Cause of Visual Hallucinations

Peduncular hallucinosis (PH), an uncommon cause of hallucinations, is typically due to lesions of rostral brainstem or diencephalon. This report describes a case of PH due to right pontine/cerebral peduncle lesion that was treated with risperidone.

David R. Spiegel & more

ROUNDS IN THE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Respiratory Failure Leading to Intubation in the Setting of Flibanserin Ingestion in a Toddler

Have you ever seen a toddler who ingested a toxic agent, been uncertain about the dangers of psychotropics in children, or wondered if antidotes exist to reverse such toxidromes? Read this Rounds in the General Hospital article to find out more.

Neil D. Fernandes & more

CASE REPORT

Methylphenidate Ameliorates Worsening Distractibility Symptoms of Misophonia in an Adolescent Male

Could methylphenidate improve misophonia associated with worsening distractibility? Read this report of an adolescent male with inattention, distractibility, and negative emotional and autonomic response to specific sound stimulus to find out more.

Ferdnand C. Osuagwu & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Treating Child Bipolar Disorder Symptoms | Psychiatrist.com

Read this study to find out more about the recommendations for treating bipolar symptoms in children.

Robert M. Post & more

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effects of Open-Label, Adjunctive Ganaxolone on Persistent Depression Despite Adequate Antidepressant Treatment in Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study

Postmenopausal women may be deficient in the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone. This study examined oral ganaxolone, an allopregnanolone analog, as augmentation therapy in postmenopausal women with inadequate response to traditional antidepressants.

Laura E. Dichtel & more

META-ANALYSIS

The Risk of Relapse of Depression During Pregnancy After Discontinuation of Antidepressants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Read a systematic review examining how antidepressant discontinuation affects the risk of depression relapse during pregnancy.

Hamideh Bayrampour & more

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Single Versus Multiple Daily Dosing Regimens of Psychotropic Drugs for Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Single-daily-dose regimens are easier for patients to follow than multiple-dose regimens a...

Yuhei Kikuchi & more

EDITORIAL

Informing Our Response to 3 Pandemics

In this editorial, Larry Culpepper, MD, PCC Editor in Chief, discusses the 3 pandemics cur...

Larry Culpepper

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Shorter- and Longer-Term Risk for Suicide Among Male US Military Veterans in the Year After Discharge From Psychiatric Hospitalization

Does suicide risk shortly after discharge from psychiatric hospitalization differ from ris...

Peter C. Britton & more

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