This review examined whether switching to a different antipsychotic medicine, as opposed to continuing treatment with the same one, improved people's response rates, alleviated overall and specific ...

Members of a national coalition are urging HHS and CMS to revisit what they’ve deemed a flawed measure in CMS’ Five-Star ...

Cobenfy was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in fall 2024 and represents the first novel approach in decades to ...

The purpose of black box warnings is to draw immediate attention to the most serious potential adverse effects of a drug, ...

In the months after 24-year-old D.J. was diagnosed with schizophrenia, he searched online for answers to questions that felt urgent and existential.

Management of adverse events is a major concern of clinicians who use antipsychotic drugs. The incidence of motor side effects is dose dependent. Atypical antipsychotic drugs are less likely to ...

An estimated 26% of youth take at least one psychotropic drug while in the foster system, according to Children’s Rights, a ...

Agitated patients are often prescribed antipsychotic medications and sedatives off-label, but this can pose a risk to the ...

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A newer and innovative form of relational therapy is AVATAR Therapy. This approach works by “embodying” the voice through a ...

The rise of psychiatric meds in children raises questions about the long-term impact, skill development, and societal standards. Are we treating illness or enforcing conformity?