Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for severe depression, with a remission rate of 45–70%. It is recommended…
General principles of psychological therapies
Psychological therapies have been significantly developing in terms of theory and evidence over the past 30 years. They can be…
Ten principles of good psychiatric prescribing
Psychopharmacology is not the sole province of psychiatrists. General practitioners (GPs) should be familiar with the management of common psychiatric…
Pharmacological management of depressive disorders
This article outlines current guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of depression, with an update based on recently published information. For…
Perinatal psychiatry
Perinatal psychiatric disorders are common and can result in significant suffering for women and their families: suicide is a leading…
Alcohol use disorders
Alcohol use is associated with a significant variety of harms to both the individual and society. Screening for alcohol use…
Myocarditis linked to COVID-19 not as common as believed, study shows
A new study suggests myocarditis caused by COVID-19 may be a relatively rare occurrence.
Stronger treatments could cure Chagas disease
Researchers have found that a more intensive, less frequent drug regimen with currently available therapeutics could cure the infection that…
Comparing sensitivity of all genes to chemical exposure
An environmental health scientist has used an unprecedented objective approach to identify which molecular mechanisms in mammals are the most…