Psychiatry

Specific phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which a patient has intense and irrational fear or anxiety about an object or situation. With Halloween fast approaching, see how much you know about this scary topic!

Pilot study looks at acceptability, tolerability and estimated effect sizes on key clinical outcomes.

In Canada, the prevalence of benzodiazepine use is estimated between 5% and 10%.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and related conditions are among the most challenging psychiatric conditions to treat. How much do you know about them? Find out here!

Physicians should discuss patients’ expectations of SSRIs and SNRIs.

Children under six were most likely to have a serious medical outcome or be admitted to a healthcare facility due to an error.

We know for certain that exercise improves mood. But what about the pre-workout supplements athletes take?

Research is also exploring the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in many other conditions, including obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic pain and perhaps to slow the progression of dementia symptoms.