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WEBA comprehensive professional resource for mental health treatment – now in its fourth edition! Since 2009, Psychopharmacology: Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications …

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Differentiating Between Medical Disorders & Mental Conditions

WEBDifferentiating Between Medical Disorders & Mental Conditions. So you’re conducting an interview with a patient in your clinic or office setting and you’re up against the clock …

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DSM-5: Positives and Negatives Pharmatherapist

WEBADHD. DSM-5 has made the path to diagnosing ADHD easier than it has ever been. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly one in five …

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Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications

WEBDr. Ronald J. Mancoske, ACSW. LCSW #2337. Professor of Social Work. Southern University at New Orleans. “On Friday, February 5th 2010, Joe Wegmann, P.D., …

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Physical Medicine vs. Mental Health Medicine

WEBPhysical medicine will always have a leg up on mental health medicine, because obviously, there are considerably more physical health maladies than mental health ones. Physical …

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DSM-5: My Independent Review of Its Positives and …

WEBThe DSM-5 was in development for more than 10 years. Its official release was announced in May, 2013 at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in San …

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The 15-Minute Med Check Pharmatherapist

WEBThe 15-Minute Med Check. Or… maybe 20 minutes, tops. This by far, is the #1 complaint that I hear from my clients when it comes to working with their psychiatrist. This is one of …

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Silexan: For Adult Generalized Anxiety Disorder

WEBSilexan is commercially available over the counter as Nature’s Way “Calm Aid” (approximately $24/per month for 160mg dose). As for dosing, begin with 80mg at …

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Worry vs. Concern: What’s the Difference

WEBFirst, let’s establish that there is a difference between worry and concern. Concern embodies embracing the proper mindset for caring about important issues, decisions, …

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Dosage Range Chart – Antidepressants Pharmatherapist

WEBIn addition to consulting with numerous psychiatric facilities, he has presented psychopharmacology seminars to thousands of clinicians in 46 states. Here are the most …

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Tapering and Discontinuing Psychotropic Medication

WEBCredible literature is sparse when it comes to tapering mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder and antipsychotics for the psychotic spectrum. And there is virtually no mention of …

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Assessing a Client for Bipolar Disorder: The 3 Best Questions to …

WEBFor the first appointment then, having a family member who is close to the client and who has consistent contact with him or her is critical to dissecting questions 1 and 2. Look for …

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Are All Drugs Created Equal

WEBThe study included beta-blockers, diuretics, statins (for high LDL cholesterol) and warfarin (a blood thinner) – some of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide. …

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Seven Cardinal Symptoms of Mania and Hypomania

WEBThe seven classic symptoms of mania and hypomania are probably best summed up through the use of the acronym. D I G F A S T. Distractibility: Inability to maintain focus …

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Oppositional Defiance vs. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

WEBIf I were to choose a single word that best characterizes these 2 disorders it would be irritability.. All children become irritable at one time or another during various phases of …

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Joseph Wegmann, R.Ph., LCSW Clinical Pharmacist Pharmatherapist

WEBJoseph Wegmann, R.Ph., LCSW is a licensed clinical pharmacist and a clinical social worker with more than thirty years of experience in the field of psychopharmacology. His …

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5 Reasons For Medication Non Compliance And How Healthcare

WEBThe basic tenet of non-compliance is the failure to take medication according to prescribed directions. But it’s more than non-adherence to directions, non-compliance is also …

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Antipsychotics and Kids: The Controversy Goes On and On

WEBA study published in the November, 2009 issue of JAMA ( Journal of the American Medical Association) found that children and adolescents using antipsychotics gained …

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Presentation Resources Pharmatherapist

WEB_____. 2002. Antidepressants for the Heart. Harvard Mental Health Letter., 18:9. _____. 2002. Disaster and Trauma. Harvard Mental Health Letter. 18:7. Agency for

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The Benefits vs. the Risks of ADHD Drug “Holidays”

WEBThere are essentially three purposes for initiating a drug holiday: Some studies have found that weekend holidays from methylphenidate psychostimulants reduced insomnia and …

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Walking the Work-Family Tightrope Pharmatherapist

WEBThese 8 tips can help you to balance the demands of work with the needs of those you love Your life just isn’t working out the way you planned. Nothing is simple …

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