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<p>Depression is a common, recurrent, often debilitating, and potentially lethal disorder. About 1 in 10 outpatients have clinical, or major,...
Although most persons with depression can be successfully treated with medications and/or psychotherapy, many do not seek treatment. Left untreated, depression leads to deterioration of interpersonal,...
This review summarizes the second-generation antipsychotics used as augmenting agents for the treatment of resistant major depressive disorder and the pharmacologic mechanisms involved in this combined...
In the second part of this 2-part series, the author describes the various treatments, with emphasis on those that are typically used in the primary care setting. In part 1, the author addressed the...
In this 2-part series, the author reviews the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders in the primary care setting. Here he discusses the clinical presentation, the relevant diagnostic studies, and the...
In this first half of a 2-part series, the authors summarize the history of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the proposed mechanisms of action, and its clinical indications.
<p><strong>ABSTRACT: Because there is no specific therapy yet for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), management focuses on symptomatic relief and on treatment of coexisting conditions....
PTSD is a severe condition that may develop after exposure to traumatic events. This third and final article will review the roles of therapy and spirituality.
<p>The chief characteristic of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disabling fatigue that can impair normal daily functioning and/or occupational performance. CFS is considered a 3-stage illness that...
