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CME Post-Test - Side Effects Part I, TCPR, June/July 2019

The post-test for this issue is available for one year after the publication date to subscribers. By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits. Read More

Mood Stabilizers and Stroke Risk in Bipolar Disorder

Why does stroke matter in bipolar disorder? Because it’s the leading cause of death for these patients. Some mood stabilizers raise the stroke risk, while others do not. Read More

Lithium in Geriatric Depression

Lithium is underutilized in geriatric depression, but this study suggests it may have unique benefits there. Read More

New Augmentation Strategies in OCD

Two medications show promise in OCD, and their mechanisms are novel: one glutamatergic, one dopaminergic. Read More

Esketamine Gets FDA Approval

On March 5, 2019, the FDA approved esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray as add-on therapy to traditional antidepressant medications for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). In this article, I will describe the events that led to esketamine’s development, review the data submitted to the FDA, and discuss what the future might hold for esketamine. Read More

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Programs

Certain psychiatric treatments require both the healthcare provider and patient to enroll in a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program before they are administered. Here are links to enroll. Read More

Medication Side Effects: Nausea, Sweating, and Dry Mouth

Does ginger ale treat nausea? Not really, but Dr. Mago has some better ideas, and this interview is packed with new and practical ways to manage common side effects of psychiatric medications. Read More

Are Auditory Hallucinations Ever Normal?

When a patient presents with auditory hallucinations (AH), are you likely to diagnose a psychotic disorder? If no other symptoms are present, would you recommend an antipsychotic? If you answered yes to either question, there’s some new research that may change your mind. Read More