"Many patients report rapid improvement in mood, anxiety and hedonic function, which is what initially attracted the psychiatric profession to the use of ketamine," said Dr. Joshua Berman.
"[Buprenorphine] is a tremendously powerful medication, saves many lives and prevents overdose, but there is a risk of misuse and diversion, albeit pretty low," says Dr. Francis Levin.
“Our findings open the door for the development of treatments to target specific symptoms of psychosis depending on an individual subject’s symptom profile," says Guillermo Horga, MD, PhD
“Many people have preconceived notions about antidepressants some of which are based on the unfortunate stigma with mental health,” says Dr. Diana Samuel.
“People who call the hotline need more than just help during a crisis, they need to be connected to a mental treatment that actually works for continued care," says Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen.
Excited delirium has no standard definition. The commonly cited characteristics include superhuman strength, imperviousness to pain and wild, uncontrollable behavior, said Dr. Paul S. Appelbaum.
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on into the foreseeable future, Drs. Jared O'Garro-Moore and Jeffrey Cohen explain how it can be helpful to turn our minds towards acceptance.
"Teletherapy and virtual medication management alone may not adequately address the needs of some of the populations we serve," writes Dr. Angela Coombs.