General Psychiatry

Article Abstract:

Studies have shown that interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and antidepressant drugs are equally effective in treating mild depression. However, psychotherapy plus drug therapy is more effective than psychotherapy alone severe or recurrent depression. Newer drugs for schizophrenia include clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, sertindole, and ziprasidone. These drugs have fewer side effects than older drugs. Antidepressants are also effective in smoking cessation programs. Brain imaging has shown some differences in brain anatomy in the mentally ill.

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Psychiatric issues in the management of patients with HIV infection. (Grand Rounds)

Article Abstract:

HIV patients who also have psychiatric problems should be treated by a multidisciplinary team that includes mental health professionals. The case of a 41-year-old HIV-infected drug addict illustrates the need for team management of HIV infection.

Psychological aspects, HIV patients

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Article Abstract:

The evidence for efficacy, the risk of relapse, and the controversies in electrode placement and memory effects related to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment is reviewed.

Health aspects, Complications and side effects, Prognosis, Electroconvulsive therapy, Electroshock

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