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Vyleesi was just released for low sex drive in women, but it hasn't received a warm welcome. Kellie Newsome goes undercover to explore some bold marketing techniques for these kinds of drugs. After getting lost in the politics and business...

With concerns about both safety and efficacy surrounding antidepressant use in children and adolescents, we are always looking for safe, effective treatments for our patients. Transcranial Stimulation (TMS) has been around for many years, and its use in youth is...

Nassir Ghaemi takes issue with some of psychiatry's cherished notions in this expert interview. From the practical to the philosophical, he considers symptomatic treatments, preventative medicine, and whether medications are best given in divided doses or once-a-day. Date Published: 9/30/19 Duration: 12...

It’s a bit of dogma that goes rarely challenged in inpatient psychiatry—patients can’t use smartphones. There are multiple reasons for this, ranging from privacy issues (patients might Instagram other patients), clinical issues (patients might isolate themselves and not go to...

When a popular antidepressant combination is discredited, what do we do with it? Dr. Aiken sorts through the possibilities for mirtazapine (Remeron) augmentation, and pulls up a few more myths about this medicine. Date Published: 9/23/19 Duration: 9 minutes 11...