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Which Are the Most Dangerous Antidepressants?

We often prescribe antidepressants to patients who are suicidal, and unfortunately, some people use these very medications to try to kill themselves. It’s been known for some time that tricyclic antidepressants are among the most toxic in overdose, so we embraced the SSRIs and later medications in part because they are considered to be safer. But how safe are they? Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ingrezza (valbenazine) for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a disabling movement disorder that afflicts 10%–20% of people on chronic antipsychotic medication. Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Narcissism

Pathological narcissism is a desperate need to feel special—in fact, you can call it an addiction to feeling special. We tend to focus on one presentation, which is the loud, arrogant, conceited narcissist, but there are plenty of introverted narcissists (often called vulnerable or covert in the research), and these are the patients who often show up in our office. In this Expert Q&A Dr. Malkin shares his insight on helping narcissism patients. Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Borderline Personality Disorder

By and large, psychiatrists aren’t terribly comfortable when it comes to diagnosing and treating borderline personality disorder (BPD). Fortunately, diagnosing BPD is relatively easy and can often be done in 20–30 minutes. The key is to have a systematic approach, to ask high-yield questions, and to know how to efficiently follow up on responses. Read More

Medication Fact Book for Psychiatric Practice, Sixth Edition (2022)
Guidance, clinical pearls, and bottom-line assessments covering the medications you use in your...
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General Psychiatry
Using SAMe In Clinical Practice with Garrett Rossi, MD
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General Psychiatry
Psychopharm Commandment #6: MAOIs
MAOIs rank high in efficacy and are pretty well tolerated too, as long as you watch for two critical interactions.
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