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Introducing the Borderline Personality Disorder Inventory

Psychiatric Times

Developed with input from international mental health professionals, the BPD-I™ is freely available for clinical use, education, and research. SHOW MORE Discover the innovative Borderline Personality Disorder Inventory (BPD-I™), a psychodynamically-informed tool for assessing BPD symptoms effectively.

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What Is a Sleep Disorder? A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis

Psychiatric Times

A Harmful Dysfunction Analysis Author(s): Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, MD, PhD , Christophe Gauld, MD, PhD +2 More Key Takeaways Sleep medicine lacks a structured definition for disorders, complicating diagnosis and classification compared to psychiatry's DSM framework. SHOW MORE What is a sleep disorder?

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Eyes, Ears, and Emotion: Techniques to Tackle Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder

Psychiatric Times

Emerging research on RNA biomarkers, AI applications, and genetic mutations shows promise for developing new diagnostic tools for bipolar disorder. Non-pharmacological approaches and combination therapies are emphasized in treatment, with recent FDA approvals for new medications targeting bipolar symptoms.

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Why Does Bipolar Disorder Cause Anger Outbursts and How Can You Manage Them?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is often associated with emotional highs and lows, but between the extreme ends of mania and depression lies another challenging symptom: anger outbursts. Let’s break down why bipolar anger outbursts happen and explore practical strategies for managing them. Why Does It Happen?

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Does Bipolar Disorder Get Worse with Age? Understanding the Impact on Older Adults

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition characterized by intense mood shifts, from manic highs to depressive lows. But as individuals age, many wonder: Does bipolar disorder get worse with age? Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults: What Changes? The answer is not straightforward.

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

SHOW MORE The FDA will update ADHD medication labels, warning of weight loss risks in children under 6, urging careful monitoring by health care professionals. Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur.

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NRx Pharmaceuticals Applies for FDA National Priority Voucher for Intravenous Ketamine (NRX-100)

Psychiatric Times

1 The newly announced CNPV pathway was introduced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, on June 17, 2025, and is intended to expedite reviews for medications that address US public health priorities. The CNPV program, introduced by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, aims to reduce review times to 1-2 months for eligible applications.