Psychiatry

04/28/08

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Resources for treatment of psychiatric disorders and for psychiatrists.
bulletAddiction Resources
bulletA four-page collection of links in .PDF format for treatment of substance use disorders.  Online, the links in the document are hot-links.
bulletThe American College of Psychiatrists
bulletAn educational association of psychiatrists.
bulletAmerican Psychiatric Association
bulletThe professional association of American psychiatrists.
bulletAntiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry
bulletThe AED Pregnancy Registry is the first hospital-based registry established to determine the safety of seizure medications that can be taken by women during pregnancy.
bulletChild and Adolescent Resources
bulletA four-page collection of links in .PDF format for treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders.  Online, the links in the document are hot-links. 
bulletCytochrome P450 (CYP) Drug Interactions
bulletWe are just now beginning to understand how the alterations in metabolism of different isozymes affect people.  A good review article is:

Kirchheiner J, Brøsen K, Dahl ML, Gram LF, Kasper S, Roots I, Sjo qvist F, Spina E, Brockmoller J. CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genotype-based dose recommendations for antidepressants: a first step towards subpopulation-specific dosages.  Acta Psychiatr Scand 2001: 104: 173–192.

bulletDepression and Primary Care
bulletAn excellent tool for use in treating primary depression.  Questions to ask, items to monitor.  They also use the PHQ-9 questionnaire.
bulletHealthy Minds
bulletA consumer-oriented Web site that seeks to inform and educate the public about mental health treatment and resources.
bulletMental Health Resources
bulletA four-page collection of links in .PDF format for treatment of psychiatric disorders.  Online, the links in the document are hot-links.
bulletNational Association of Psychiatric Health Systems
bulletThe parent assoication of American psychiatric hospital and health systems.
bulletNational Institute of Mental Health
bulletThe major Federal research institute for mental health
bulletPRMS - The Psychiatrists' Program
bulletThe premier psychiatric malpractice program in the country.  Good risk management information.
bulletSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
bulletThe Federal Agency that deals with substance abuse

 

 

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