When a delusion is not a delusion
There has been a recent explosion in the diagnosis if delusions of parasitosis, in which patients mistakenly believe they have a skin infestation.
General Psychiatry
Links between obesity and mental health
When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.
Adult depression: Treating by subtype for success
Instead of attempting to treat the broad categories, primary-care clinicians should focus on symptoms or features that identify a specific subtype.
A young woman’s mysterious case of fatigue and confusion
Perhaps the patient had a viral infection or metabolic disorder. But her symptoms pointed to something more urgent.
Diagnosing and treating generalized anxiety disorder
In order to meet diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, a patient must worry excessively about everyday problems for at least six months.
Management of childhood depression
Often the first to identify the warning signs of this depression in children and adolescents, primary-care providers must be prepared to institute a basic treatment plan.
Recognizing autism spectrum disorder
Diagnosis of the less severe forms of autism may require a high level of suspicion and recognition of “soft” clues on the part of the clinician.
Anxiety relief for seniors via primary care
Cognitive behavior therapy delivered in a primary-care setting can help older patients manage worry and associated symptoms
Prescription refill leads to tragedy
Could a warning about the side effects of taking a tranquilizer have prevented a fatal accident?
Increased anxiety after a sudden change in an SSRI prescription
After two years of success with a generic antidepressant, the patient’s depressive symptoms made an unwelcome return.
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