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Management of Rumination and Obsessions in Primary Care
May 30, 2024
Difficult-to-control negative repetitive thoughts can manifest as ruminations or obsessions. Appropriate early identification and intervention can positively affect the course and prevent an episode of psychiatric illness.
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Cross Talk: Case Conferences From MGH
A 65-Year-Old Man With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Psychiatric Distress
December 13, 2023
This case shows the psychological and pharmacologic aspects of providing tailored care for a patient with ALS. The authors discuss how these approaches impacted the patient and how ALS-specific…
Commentary
The Psychological Burden of ALS, the Enduring Strength of People Living With ALS, and the Tools We Can Use to Help
December 13, 2023
Commenting on a recent article by Lester et al, the authors discuss the psychological impacts of diagnosis, genetic testing, and disease progression on patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Physical Exercise and Health, 4: A Guide to Understanding What to Do, How, and Why—Part 2
December 11, 2023
Subjects covered include how cardiorespiratory, muscle-strengthening, balancing, and other exercises benefit the heart, strengthen muscles and bones, improve balance, and reduce risk of falls and fractures. Guidance is provided…
Original Research
Machine Learning Prediction of Quality of Life Improvement During Antidepressant Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A STAR*D and CAN-BIND-1 Report
November 15, 2023
Quality of life is an important patient-centric outcome. Using machine learning methods, this study found that quality of life improvement with antidepressant treatment can be predicted using early depression…
Systematic Review
Predictors and Risk Factors of Treatment-Resistant Depression
November 13, 2023
Early identification of individuals with major depressive disorder who are likely to develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is needed. This study reviewed the literature to identify and categorize the predictors…
