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Understanding Suicide: Prevention and Intervention Strategies

April 1, 2024
J. John Mann, MD
From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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Paul Janssen Professor of Translational Neuroscience in Psychiatry and Radiology; Director, Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology Division; Co-Director, Columbia Center for Prevention and Treatment of Depression, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY.

Dr. Mann receives royalties from the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene for the commercial use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale and royalties from Columbia University for the Columbia Psychiatry Pathways app. Relevant financial relationships listed for the author have been mitigated.

We examine effective suicide prevention techniques, highlighting simple yet impactful methods such as post-hospitalization follow-ups via phone calls or postcards. Dr. Mann offers insight into these and other interventions that have been successful in lowering suicide rates.


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Clinical Update

Listen to Your Levels: Effective and Safe Prescribing of Lithium

April 1, 2024
Brian Holoyda, MD, MPH, MBA
From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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Brian Holoyda, MD, MPH, MBA. Chief Psychiatrist, Contra Costa County Detention Health Services, Martinez, CA.

Dr. Holoyda has no financial relationships with companies related to this material. 

Here we focus on the safe administration of lithium, discussing how to manage both common and lesser- known side effects so that you can ensure a comprehensive approach to your patients’ care.


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Clinical Guidance

HIV in Psychiatry

February 29, 2024
Daniel Carlat, MD

Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
Full Fact Sheet Editorial Information

  • Monitor for neuropsychiatric complications: HIV can affect the nervous system, leading to cognitive impairments, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders.



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    Clinical Update

    Wernicke’s Encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s Syndrome

    February 1, 2024
    David C. Fipps, DO and Shirshendu Sinha, MBBS, MD
    From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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    David C. Fipps, DO. Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Shirshendu Sinha, MBBS, MD. Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ.

    Dr. Fipps and Dr. Sinha have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

    Wernicke’s encephalopathy arises from thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and can evolve into Korsakoff's syndrome, marked by memory deficits and confabulation. Timely detection is key to halting the progression of symptoms. Here: A guide to what signs to watch for and how to treat this disorder.


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    Clinical Guidance

    Syphilis in Psychiatry

    January 31, 2024
    Daniel Carlat, MD

    Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
    Full Fact Sheet Editorial Information

  • Syphilis, often termed the "great imitator," is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can present symptoms similar to many other conditions, including psychotic and mood disorders. Here we review its stages, diagnosis, and treatment.



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    Clinical Guidance

    Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Psychiatry

    January 31, 2024
    Daniel Carlat, MD

    Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
    Full Fact Sheet Editorial Information

  • You’ll sometimes encounter STDs among patients in psychiatric units.



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    Research Update

    Initiation of Gender-Affirming Hormones and Mental Health Outcomes

    January 31, 2024
    Erin Conklin, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC
    From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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    Erin Conklin, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC. Ms. Conklin has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

    A study on gender-affirming hormones in adolescents and adults found they are linked to better mental health in transgender people, leading to reduced psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. The findings reinforce the Endocrine Society's advice to provide transgender adolescents with access to GAH.


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    CME Post-Test, Substance Use Disorders, CHPR, January/February/March 2024

    January 31, 2024
    From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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    By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.


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    Research Update

    Are Individuals With Major Depressive Symptoms More Likely to Own a Gun in the United States?

    January 31, 2024
    Susan Siegfreid, MD.
    From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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    Susan L. Siegfreid, MD. Dr. Siegfreid has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

    A survey of gun ownership and gun purchasing plans found that individuals with depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to purchase a gun, or plan to purchase a gun, compared to non-depressed individuals, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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    Research Update

    Sublingual Dexmedetomidine for Acute Agitation in Bipolar Disorder

    January 31, 2024
    Sébastien Hardy, PharmD, BCPS.
    From The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report
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    Sébastien Hardy, PharmD, BCPS. Dr. Hardy has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

    Sublingual dexmedetomidine was found to work effectively and quickly for mild to moderate agitation in patients with bipolar disorder.


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