#AlcoholAwarenessMonth tip: Research suggests that at least some brain changes associated with alcohol use disorder—and the changes in thinking, feeling, and behaving that accompany them—can improve during #recovery .
Learn more: go.nih.gov/c7rUfai

How much does placebo account for #ketamine and #esketamine benefits? 72%, from new analysis:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525254

Similar to placebo contribution for antidepressants (62-82%).

Meds make a real difference, but the power of the placebo is welcome news for the human spirit.

Our team has written a chapter on 'Mental Health Care in Pakistan,' in this book. It highlights the obstacles in seeking care and provides suggestions for a way forward. Do have a read.
link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…. Samiya Iqbal Murad M Khan

In a world fractured by violence, psychological science can help us better understand why these conflicts happen, inform how best to rebuild communities and nations, and aid in preventing future violence. apa.org/monitor/2024/0…

As psychedelic medicines enter the market, clinicians need informed consent processes tailored to non-research settings. Article describes 7 elements of informed consent to receive psychedelics. ja.ma/3UeMf2Z Mason Marks, MD, JD Rebecca Brendel MD, JD Carmel Shachar I. Glenn Cohen

Eid Mubarak! May this eid bring peace for everyone.

Congrats to Dr Pinar, our 3rd year resident in clearing her IMM exam. Time for celebrations 🎈 Nargis Asad 🌠🌈The More You Know

Starting psychology internships. Please contact if interested. Adil Haider Nargis Asad Shinichi HISAMATSU

This narrative review describes a new approach to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders that is based on dynamical systems theory, which addresses the concepts of tipping points, cycles, and chaos in complex systems. ja.ma/4ahYnG0

7 Tips for Using Social Media for Mental Well-being
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Bupropion is no more likely to cause anxiety than an SSRI. I argued that earlier:
psychiatrictimes.com/view/3-myths-a…

And this study backs that up with rating scales from a large EMR databank:
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Zafar Alam and countless others denied #accesstoeducation . Education is a #fundamentalright . State must remove B-Form requirement for school admissions. Our children deserve complete lives, not barriers. #NoBformNoProblem #equalopportunities #Inclusion #enddiscrimination

Repurposing Drugs for Alcohol Dependence: Promising candidates 🚀

Current Approved Treatments:

1. Acamprosate
2. Disulfiram
3. Naltrexone
4. Nalmefene
5. Baclofen
6. Sodium oxybate

Promising Candidates: ✅💊

👉Anticonvulsants topiramate and zonisamide
👉Gabapentin…

Teens’ latest social media trend? Self-diagnosing their mental health issues
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'The establishment of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and primary-care referral pathways within the local context is imperative. In this Health Policy, we aimed to develop EBCPGs and primary-care referral pathways that are specific to Pakistan's primary-care setting.'

#Lithium reduced suicidality 49% in this new analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38460088

Caveat: Suicide was not the primary outcome in those studies

Don't avoid lithium to prevent suicidal overdose; the data suggests the opposite.

#suicideprevention

Our paper on the Project ECHO at Penn State case conference series got published. We had a set of online case conferences on child related disorders in collaboration with Penn State University. Have a read.

This study uncovers five distinct suicide profiles, highlighting the 'invisible risk profile' related to physical health challenges. Findings emphasizes the need for tailored suicide prevention strategies beyond the one-size-fits-all approach. ja.ma/3Pu5tPl

The Department of Family Medicine at the Aga Khan University is proud to start the first ever geriatric Fellowship in Pakistan. Aga Khan University aku.edu/mcpk/fellowshi…

#Delirium treatment is complex.

✔️ Here is DELIRIUM 8 - a set of 8 key domains to consider when looking after a person with delirium.