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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. Siddiqui, BSc; Shizuka Tomatsu, MD; and Matthew J.

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How Do Psychiatry Residents Learn Psychopharmacology?

Psychiatric Times

By definition, nobody forgets the details of an experience that creates unforgettable memories. It becomes subject to registration and recall with a greater degree of vivid fidelity and detail than if the same factual content-to-be-learned were paired with no emotionally-laden stimulus.

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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. High rates of psychiatric and medical comorbidities—including anxiety, substance use disorders, migraines, thyroid dysfunction, and type 2 diabetes—further complicate the diagnostic process.

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Intergenerational Gaps and the Role of Technology in Psychiatric Leadership: A Trainee’s Perspective

Psychiatric Times

By definition, technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes, particularly in industry. Ultimately, there is no definitive right or wrong decision in this scenario. When discussing intergenerational gaps, a key question that arises is: Why is technology always at the center of the conversation?

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Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 2: Collegial Reactions

Psychiatric Times

Definition: Although most definitions lean toward its religious usage, there was some wondering of whether it could be broader. “It Given these collective responses, redemption does seem of some interest to psychiatrists, and with a broad definition being used, of relevance. Very thoughtful-provoking.” Being polite? Dismissive?

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

Although pharmacological intervention targeting prodromal symptoms is not currently advised due to an unclear risk-benefit balance, ongoing research is needed to establish more definitive recommendations. Besides antipsychotic drugs, exploring neuroprotective pharmacological agents is important.

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Integrating Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 3: A Nod to the Late Brian Wilson

Psychiatric Times

A broader definition refers to compensating for some sort of failure or falling short, and can therefore be easily applied to general society, and perhaps to psychiatry, too. SHOW MORE Making redemption more explicit in psychiatry will increase the study of its possible influence and connections. Just take this major news item recently.