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Mashup Score: 3Discordance Between Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medication Use in Children and Adults With Autism Presenting in Crisis - 1 day(s) ago
Autistic individuals experience high rates of behavioral crises that present to healthcare providers for medication management. Co-occurring psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medication use are common among this patient population. Particularly for those with limited expressive language, evaluating for the presence of psychiatric and medical conditions that could contribute to distress is a critical component of crisis management. A records review study was completed on 126 autistic individuals for whom medical decision-making support was requested from The Huntsman Mental Health Institute Neurobehavior Consultation Service. Crisis manifestations and historical information were provided by the parent or caregiver through an online questionnaire. Nearly all individuals presented with behavioral (96.8%) and emotional (96.8%) symptoms; 97.6% received at least one co-occurring psychiatric diagnosis. Additionally, 75.4% of parents or caregivers endorsed the presence of a medical condi
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Mashup Score: 2
Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream. Functional impairments in social reciprocity, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors are the hallmark diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with an estimated prevalence between 1% and 2% of the U.S. population (2). More recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (3) suggest that one in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children in the United States have been identified
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Mashup Score: 5Finding Worth Amid a Life With Autism - 16 day(s) ago
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development. Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the
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Mashup Score: 2Putting Politics Aside: Supporting Pregnant Women Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence - 2 month(s) ago
Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization (1), which overturned Roe v Wade and eliminated the federally protected right to abortion. In the year since the decision, 14 states have made abortion illegal. The issue of abortion rights has become politically polarized, with both pro-life and pro-choice factions holding strong moral
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Mashup Score: 1Ethical and Legal Aspects of Women’s Mental Health - 2 month(s) ago
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development. Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the
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Mashup Score: 7Hormones as Psychotropic Interventions in Females - 2 month(s) ago
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development. Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the
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Mashup Score: 3Bridging the Gap: Integrating Awareness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Into Mental Health Practice - 2 month(s) ago
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. Individuals with PCOS report reduced quality of life compared with those without PCOS, with possible contributing factors including infertility, hirsutism, irregular menses, and weight gain. Recent literature also supports increased associations between PCOS and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, particularly depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. It is concerning that a higher prevalence of suicidal ideation has been observed in individuals with PCOS. Given the high rates of psychiatric burden among those with PCOS, psychiatric care providers are well suited to be on the front lines of screening for psychiatric symptoms as well as initiating treatment. Current interventions include lifestyle changes (improving exercise and nutrition), pharmacological treatments (e.g., insulin-sensitizing agents, oral contraceptives, and psychotropic drugs), and psychotherapeu
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Mashup Score: 4Postpartum Psychosis: A Preventable Psychiatric Emergency - 3 month(s) ago
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe psychiatric disorder associated with childbirth. Although rare, it is considered a psychiatric emergency that warrants immediate medical attention and inpatient care to ensure safety, complete diagnostic evaluation, and treatment initiation. This article describes the phenomenology of postpartum psychosis, clinical evaluation, treatment guidelines, and prevention strategies.
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Mashup Score: 0An Overview for the General Psychiatrist Evaluating Patients With Obstetric and Neonatal Complications and Perinatal Loss - 3 month(s) ago
When neonatal and obstetrical complications occur, the identification and management of mood and anxiety disorders become complex with an ever-expanding array of psychiatric needs that include the management of grief- and trauma-related disorders. With high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States and laws in many states restricting reproductive health access, psychiatrists must be proficient in managing psychiatric sequelae in this context. High-risk groups for peripartum mood and anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and complicated grief include those with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stays and those who have experienced infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Groups who have been historically marginalized by the medical system (e.g., Black, Indigenous, people of color) and those from LGBTQ+ communities are at similarly high risk, and more interventions are needed to support these groups. Strategies emphasizing trauma-informed care, psychot
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Mashup Score: 1The Psychiatrist’s Role in Treating Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder and Reducing Maternal Mortality - 3 month(s) ago
Drug overdose is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychiatrists can play a critical role in reducing these deaths by delivering effective evidence-based treatments for perinatal opioid use disorder (POUD), including the use of buprenorphine. Medications for POUD (i.e., buprenorphine, methadone) are life-saving treatments, but only half of those who are diagnosed as having POUD will receive this treatment, which can result in an increased risk for return to opioid use, overdose, and death. Psychiatrists are well positioned to prescribe buprenorphine given the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) removal of the requirement to submit a Notice of Intent to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorders. Psychiatrists who have a current DEA registration that includes Schedule III authority may now prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorders; the training requirements to do so are outlined herein. This article reviews the standard of care for screening, diagn
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