I see about 400 suicidal patients a year in a psychiatric emergency service and am interested in the method they want to use--remember they did not do it, my job is to prevent it!
Oh i forgot: outpatient is easy. I have good hours i was able to dictate my schedule format--notice the hours so future vids will discuss things like how to get into see the doctor in the clinic...ri...
Sexual disorders that worry me include transgender with an incomplete cross over in a mentally ill patient, the consequences can be disasterous and dangerous.
Part I. This is one of 5 neuroleptic induced neurologic side effects 1) akathisia 2) EPS or parkinsonism (this vid), 3) tardive dyskinesia 4) acute dystonic reaction 5) neuroleptic malignant syndrome...
I love outpatient its easy, finally I can rest a little bit. I like my patients, there is less emergencies and dangers here at least for a while. I can really write academic articles easier, I have ...
Neologism, word approximation and using conventional words in an unconventional way-- which may or may not be understood. A neologism may be a symptom of a thought disorder
The effects of light on human mood and suicide risk. Areas without light have more depression and suicide. Light is good for the mind. Lightboxes can help mild depression. I need better camera lig...
A permanent usually dysfiguring side effect of older and some new antipsychotic medication that is difficult to manage. It is abnormal involunatry movements and I demonstrate them. There is no effec...
I discuss the stimulants as a group they span all schedules. I dont like them basically. They are dangerous in my view. I am not against antidepressants like bupropion or methylxanthines like coffe...
During a busy hectic week a moment of appreciation from a patient. This is why I really became a doctor. It is not a career to become rich in money, just spirit and soul.
Good morning, I am going to prepare for a case. I represent my patients as a psychiatrist in the legal arena. I usually work with the Public Defender and District Attorney. I love helping my patient...
A consise summary of personality disorders (AXIS II)and cluster types and which ones sometimes require medication. There is a brief personal comment thats funny too!
Psychosocial stressors are life events that can contribute to onset of mental illness or relapse of an already established one. They are important to know. They can be rated as worst stressor to les...
Gabapentin (Neurontin) and "son of neurontin":pregabalin (Lyrica) developed from benzodiazepines, supposed to be non addicting benzos but...there has been bad press with gabapentin. I only r...
premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder is only a symptom of something bigger in a lot of cases...PMS or worse PMDD premenstrual dysphoric disorder is totally treatable i use SSRI dos...
The Route of Administration of drug use can be more deadly than the actual drug. Be carful using intravenous, smoking or oral routes of administration of drugs for the mind. The route of administrat...
Oxycontin pain killers narcotics opiates opioids --can all cause mental side effects that are severe and troubling. A review of its effects on depression, cognition, judgement.
Cymbalta brand name its an SNRI antidepressant so it may work if a traditional SSRI or NRI does not. Its potent, be careful with increasing or stopping it as well. Liver functions need to be monito...