The HCPLive Psychiatry condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on mental illnesses. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and more.
October 3rd 2024
A study reveals that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders experience high rates of comorbid mental health conditions and receive minimally adequate treatment.
September 26th 2024
September 20th 2024
Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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The Latest News on the Obama Administration's Plans for Healthcare Reform
May 15th 2009Pundits, analysts, and other industry observers have been weighing in with their thoughts on what the President's proposals will call for, what effect they may have on the nation's healthcare system, their chances of being enacted, and how we're going to pay for it all.
Study Finds that a Stressful Workplace Increases Depression among Workers
May 6th 2009A study of over 3000 workers, conducted in Finland, found that workers who reported stress and poor team spirit in their workplaces were 60% more likely to report being depressed and 50% more likely to take antidepressants.
Patients with Addictive Disease: Responsible Use of Opioids
May 4th 2009Patients with cancer who experience moderate to severe pain may be prescribed opioids and could become addicted to them; thus, it is important for oncology nurses to understand addiction and how to assess and manage pain in this patient population.
Receptor Responsible for Controlling Emotions, Memories Uncovered
April 27th 2009New research from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario has shown that certain receptors in the brain are responsible for the way that humans process emotions and create memories.
Inappropriate Drug Prescriptions Wasting Millions, Raising Health Risks
March 6th 2009A recent study suggests that medications indicated for severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are often prescribed "off-label" at inappropriately low doses for patients with less severe illnesses.