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This study suggests that stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus may reduce the symptoms of severe forms of OCD but is associated with a substantial risk of serious adverse events.
New England Journal of Medicine (Psychiatry) - Thu, 13 November 2008
http://www.nejm.org
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The prevalence of depression in later life increases with plasma total homocysteine concentration (tHcy).
Archives of General Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Thu, 13 November 2008
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/
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ven though up to 1 in 3 people with schizophrenia had their first psychotic episode as an adolescent, 2 new randomized studies are among the first to explore the use of antipsychotic medications in this young population.
Medscape (Psychiatry) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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This study compared the efficacy and safety of two second-generation antipsychotics (olanzapine and risperidone) with a first-generation antipsychotic (molindone) in the treatment of early-onset schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
American Journal of Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/
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This study was designed to provide an empirically valid and clinically rich portrait of narcissistic personality disorder and to identify subtypes of the disorder.
American Journal of Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Fri, 7 November 2008
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/
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When patients with generalized social phobia read negative comments about themselves, areas of their brain involved in self perception become activated, a new study shows.
Medscape (Psychiatry) - Thu, 16 October 2008
http://www.medscape.com
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More than 75% of people suffering from mental disorders in the developing world receive no treatment or care. A new WHO programme launched on World Mental Health Day 2008 highlights the huge treatment gap for a number of mental, neurological and substance use disorders.
World Health Organization (Psychiatry) - Thu, 16 October 2008
http://www.who.int
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Objective of the studiy is to investigate continuity of child and adult BP-I and characteristics of later episodes.
Archives of General Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Wed, 8 October 2008
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/
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Results of experimental studies suggest that neuroplastic changes may occur during depressive episodes.
Archives of General Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Wed, 8 October 2008
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/
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In biologically related families, parents who smoke may transmit a nonspecific genetic risk for offspring disinhibited behavior, including tobacco use.
American Journal of Psychiatry (Psychiatry) - Wed, 8 October 2008
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/