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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People with an Illness Have Strong Opinions on Celebrities Who Share the Same Health Condition
March 17th 2016What do President Jimmy Carter and Kim Kardashian have in common? Well, probably nothing besides the fact that people’s perspectives on their health conditions were both examined in a recent study.
Psychiatric Comorbidities Common in Adolescent Trauma Patients
March 16th 2016Study results suggest that symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder, depressive symptoms, physical peer violence, cyberbullying, and community violence exposure appear to be common and interrelated among adolescents presenting to the emergency department.
NFL Executive Acknowledges CTE-Football Link for the First Time
March 15th 2016The National Football League (NFL) has long upheld its position that effects from playing the game are not linked to the neurological disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). But for the first time, an official with the organization is acknowledging the connection.
With the announcement of a new medical school thanks to a partnership between Seton Hall University and Hackensack University Health Network the two New Jersey institutions are working to address a growing shortage of physicians in a number of specialties across the country.
Hackensack University Medical Center can trace its roots back to a blizzard back in the late 1800's when residents in northern New Jersey could not get across the Hudson River to get the care they needed. Since that time it has grown into the flagship of one of the largest health networks in the metropolitan area.
5 Steps to Hire the Right Employees
March 14th 2016Even if you know what you’re doing, it can be hard to make good hires. Because doctors are trained to practice medicine, many receive little or no training in how to run a business—or how to make great hires for non-clinical positions. Here are some tried-and-true tips to help you make sure your next hire doesn’t turn into your next headache.
5 Reasons Why Quality Office Staff Benefit Your Practice
March 14th 2016The practice of medicine moves pretty fast, leaving little time for doctors to involve themselves with insurance, paperwork and office business processes. Of course, quality doctors and nurses are critical to excellent patient care. But without the right office staff, your practice could quickly be sent into a tailspin.
How to Spot a Bad Nurse Before it’s too Late
March 7th 2016In my last post, I discussed the characteristics that good nurses possess that enable them to make a positive impact on a patient’s care experience. Unfortunately, bad nurses can make a significant negative impact on patient care—sometimes even more profoundly.
A Success Story In Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
As the work of the Mildred and Frank Feinberg Division of the Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military Veterans and Their Families continues there have been countless stories about how they have helped not just to treat veterans but improve their family lives and help them move forward better than they were before.
Addressing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Family Level
While treating a veteran with post traumatic stress disorder is important, it is also proving to be equally as important to ensure that their friends and loved ones are being taken care of as well. When everything comes together the results have proven to be beyond the expectations of those involved in the overall treatment process.
Confronting New Issues In Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Overcoming Old Challenges
In previous generations post traumatic stress disorder was either not diagnosed or not acknowledged. While there is still some resistance to treatment many veterans are now receiving the kind of help that may not have been available to those who served before them.
Making Strides in Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Treating a patient after experiencing a traumatic event can be challenging for even the most seasoned medical professional. However, with the right therapy and a range of medications available many service members can complete treatment and move forward with their lives.
Lessons Learned From Conflicts Past Help Improve Diagnosis of PTSD Today
As service men and women continue to face combat in the war on terror the after affects of their time in the military continue to be felt. Post traumatic stress disorder is a common thread dating back to the days of Vietnam and Korea and beyond but diagnosis continues to improve today.
The Fight in Flint: How One Pediatrician Stopped a Disaster
March 3rd 2016A pediatrician in Flint, MI faced a torrent of criticism and official denials when she discovered her patients were being poisoned by dangerously high levels of lead in their water. Here's the inside story of how she fought back.
In the years leading up to Hurricane Katrina striking New Orleans one of the leading health care providers in the city was working on finding its footing and direction heading into the 21st century. In the wake of the storm there was more flexibility to chart a new course into the future.
William Lunn From Tulane Health System: Learning From Hurricane Katrina And Moving Forward
As part of a long family tradition of Tulane Graduates William Lunn has a special place in his heart for New Orleans. Having seen the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina Lund said it has been that much more impressive to see the city rebuild in the decade since the storm.
William Lunn From Tulane Health System: Navigating Health Care Through the 21st Century
Tulane Health System is one of the largest health care organizations in the State of Louisiana and part of an even larger health care network. Because of this they have the resources to provide top quality care to not only local patients but also people around the region and the globe who can use their help.
Presidential Candidates on Health Care Issues: Bernie Sanders
Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Bernie Sanders.