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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.

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

Psychiatric Times

As the newest cohort in psychiatric training, they are digital natives, accustomed to rapid information retrieval, online simulations, and mental health apps. By definition, technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes, particularly in industry.

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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

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Prodromal symptoms encompass mood changes such as anxiety, depression , mood swings, sleep issues, irritability, anger, and potential suicidal thoughts. Commonly documented clinical findings of a schizophrenic prodrome include cognitive deficits (memory, attention, and concentration).

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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.