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Why Full Prohibition is the Only Solution A recent report from the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry by Dr. Erin Bonar unveils disturbing facts about cannabis, calling for our immediate focus and intervention. The article dives into the complexities and misconceptions surrounding cannabis use, challenging the growing normalisation in society. Here, we explore these insights to bolster the argument for the… Read More: https://lnkd.in/gcQzUesA

Check out the article published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, co-authored by Prof. Giuseppe Di Giovanni from #DSMC. This study explored the behavioral effects of chronic nicotine treatment during adolescence in young adult rats using the Hole-Board test. We found that 30 days of nicotine administration led to increased anxiety in males and reduced anxiety in females. These results highlight the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics of tobacco use in both sexes, with significant implications for studies on nicotine dependence disorders. #Research #Nicotine #Adolescence #Psychopharmacology #DSMCSapienza #MentalHealth

According to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 10% to 15% of individuals prescribed an antidepressant do not respond to an adequate pharmacological therapy, and an additional 30%-40% have only a partial remission. For this reason, more options are needed to provide relief. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno on Tuesday, May 14th for a free webinar, The Value of Cannabinoids for Mental Health. 🧠 Learning objectives include: ·  Review the endocannabinoid system ·  Learn the mechanisms by which CBD effects receptors & metabolic processes ·  Clarify best uses and dosing CBD for mental health ·  Explore case studies from Dr. Peter’s experience using CBD in his practice Health Practitioners Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehhs4mQx

NEW BLOG: Too Much Talking: why less in consultations may be more In our latest NB Blog Dr Neal Tucker looks at new data published in the Lancet Psychiatry on discontinuation symptoms of antidepressants; one of the fascinating findings is you don’t even need to take the medication to suffer from withdrawal effects. Read on to find out what this means in practice. https://buff.ly/3Lo2sh7 #PrimaryCare #Blog #Antidepressants

If you've been interested in psychedelic training, you are probably happy to see that there are more and more options being offered in the space. From online courses to weekend workshops, to full-on year-long programs...which one is best for you? We recently reviewed two of the highest-rated year-long programs: Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) versus Vital. Read about the differences to see which one may be right for you, or whether or not shorter programs may be best with where you are at in your psychedelic career: https://lnkd.in/gfEe_BdD

A 2023 study published in "General Hospital Psychiatry" examined the effects of aromatherapy on depressive symptoms. Results from 32 clinical trials showed that reliable evidence exists for the application of aromatherapy to reduce depressive symptoms. Inhalation was found to be the most effective delivery method, and blended oils were more effective versus single essential oils. Read the complete study: https://lnkd.in/e8sw-xtS #AromatherapyResearch #MentalHealthAwareness #HolisticHealth #AromatherapyBenefits

🍎 Smart Practices – Did You Know…NCQA, Committee Members and Minutes Documentation To enhance NCQA compliance, it is essential that our Credentials Committee minutes provide thorough representation of the members under review (CR2). This means ensuring that the minutes explicitly reflect the degrees and specialties of the members present. Merely listing committee members in your minutes as "Dr. Richard Hanover" is not sufficient. To meet NCQA standards, we must document the committee members as "Richard Hanover, MD, Psychiatry". Dr. Richard Hanover ☹️ Richard Hanover, MD, Psychiatry 🙂 This clarity not only demonstrates minutes compliance but also ensures a diverse representation of specialties within the Committee, aligning with the broader medical staff. Please share your NCQA compliance tips below! NAMSS - National Association Medical Staff Services NCQA

I am happy to be an editor of the special issue on Case Reports in Psychopharmacology, Volume II, in Frontiers in Psychiatry, which is a well known psychiatric journal. We are closing the volume, so the submission deadline is very close. We are sharing best clinical practice in case report forms! Clinical experiences are especially important in this issue, and therefore, these cases will be useful for clinical decisions. #Psychopharmacology #Clinical Pharrmacology #Clinical Pharmacy

It took me 7 years. To learn the impact my initial conditions have on the present. I was a medical student, doing my rotation in inpatient psychiatry in 2017 when these two men changed the course of my career. On my right, my attending, Dr. B. - a skilled psychopharmacologist and pragmatic clinician. To my left, Dr. Peyman Tashkandi - A resident physician with the most profound foundation of knowledge in philosophy I had ever met at the time. Today, at Mugen Psychiatry our clinical philosophy is guided by sound psychopharmacology and our therapeutic approach is rooted in CBT and Existentialism. Initial conditions have either been the: 1. Foundations I build upon 2. Lessons informing me on what not to do Either way, initial conditions have a lasting effect.

📢 Exciting news from The Lancet Psychiatry Journal! The position paper, entitled "Psychopharmacology in Children and Adolescents; Unmet Needs and Opportunities", has been published! 🔹 This paper addresses the current challenges in clinical trials, research and treatment of mental health as well as the need of future amendments of the regulatory and legislative framework. 🔹 We are extremely happy to see that the importance of patient input is highlighted as crucial in psychopharmacology. Establishing a more comprehensive approach to treating young patients in mental health is a significant step forward! #TheLancetPsychiatry #MentalHealth #GAMIANEurope Read more: https://bit.ly/3uNwCoW