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Patient Selection Factors for Optimal Treatment
CME Dr Glenn Treisman reviews biopsychosocial and patient factors that can influence treatment selection and management of pain.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, February 2012
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Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder Treatment in Adults, Volume 4
CME The fourth volume in this series addresses guidelines for depression treatment, comorbid depression, and substance use disorder, and the development of treatment goals.
February 2012
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PTSD: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
CME/CE Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will suffer PTSD; proper diagnosis and recognition of comorbidities can pave the way to a range of successful treatments.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2012
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Tailoring Antidepressant Treatment: Factors to Individualize Medication Selection
CME Balancing efficacy and side effects is only part of the equation when individualizing antidepressant treatment. Learn how various antidepressants compare within and across classes.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Management of Schizophrenia With Comorbid Neuropsychiatric Disorders
CME Psychosis often intersects with substance abuse, depression, or other conditions that can complicate treatment selection and outcomes.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Coordinating Care for Military Families: A Guide for Community Clinicians
CME/CE The VA, TRICARE, and local networks can help find specialist treatment. The first step, though, is asking the right questions to find out what patients need.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder Treatment in Adults, Volume 2
CME Depression treatment can fail if comorbid psychiatric disorders and side effects are not addressed. Here's guidance for the busy clinician.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, November 2011
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Screening for Mental Health Disorders in Military Families
CME/CE How does Military service influence the mental health of the various family members and their response to treatment? What is the most important question to ask all patients in primary care practice?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, November 2011
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Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD: Diagnosis and Treatment Issues
CME/CE PTSD and TBI are distinct conditions but they often overlap in combat veterans. How do they affect each other's treatment and prognosis?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2011
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Managing Comorbid Depression and Anxiety
CME/CE These conditions can present a chicken-and-egg conundrum. Understanding how they relate can help guide treatment.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2011
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Improving Healthcare for America's Military Families
CME/CE Military families are strong and healthy, but they face unique challenges of separation, injury or mental illness. Is your practice offering the care they need?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2011
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Trichotillomania and Its Treatment: A Review and Recommendations
CME Cognitive behavioral interventions involving habit reversal training are often effective in trichotillomania but relapses in adults are common.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, August 2011
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Military Culture: An Introduction for Community Healthcare Providers
CME/CE Never call a marine a soldier and other tips for clinicians. What do you need to know to care for service members and their families?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, July 2011
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Caring for Military Families: How Does Your Practice Measure Up?
CME/CE Servicemembers and their families live in every community. Do you have the knowledge, skills, and resources to help a child adjust to a parent's deployment or a combat veteran with symptoms of PTSD?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2011
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Cases from AHRQ WebM&M:The Deadly Duo
Many mental health patients seek care from their PCP. Recognizing an impending suicide attempt and knowing common psychiatric treatment options are crucial. One expert shares the most current data.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), April 2011
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ICD Shocks: Psychosocial and Quality-of-Life Implications for the ICD Patient
Join Drs. Volosin and Sears for a discussion of the psychosocial and quality-of-life implications of inappropriate shocks on ICD patients.
Medscape Education Cardiology, December 2010
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Psychosocial and Cognitive Aspects
Review psychosocial challenges associated with MS, test your knowledge on a case study, and bring yourself up to date with ECTRIMS 2010 data on psychosocial needs of patients with MS.
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, December 2010
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Major Depression: Recognition and Assessment in Primary Care
Routine screening for major depressive disorder takes just a few minutes. The right tools can identify patients most at risk.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2010
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Patients With Depression: Screening and Treating for Suicide Risk
Many patients who commit suicide see their primary care provider in the previous month. Does your practice have a plan to identify and treat these patients?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2010
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Fibromyalgia: What Primary Care Physicians Should Know
Learn about the neurobiology, current trends, and recent data on fibromyalgia for better diagnosis and management of this disease.
November 2010
