Psychiatry

Does smoking policy affect treatment or even the civil rights of mentally ill?

Cannabis use increases risk of psychotic disorders by 40%, studies show

A hospital and a drop-in centre try different ways of diverting psychiatric patients away from the emergency department

Relapse risk is high even after a year of successful treatment of a first episode of psychosis—and maintenance therapy may therefore need to continue, according to findings from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial here.

A major shift in attitude needed: Taking care of yourself means you are a good doctor