Top Psychiatry Articles - Guidelines+ Journals Rundown

In recent years, psychiatry has seen significant advancements, with new research shedding light on the complexities of mental health, treatment innovations, and the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers. With mental health awareness on the rise and new treatment modalities being developed, it’s essential to stay updated on the latest findings. This article highlights some relevant medical journals in psychiatry, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of mental health care and therapeutic approaches.

Between Neurology and Psychiatry: The Lively History of Right Hemisphere Syndromes

Publication date: June 2024
Summary: The origins of right hemisphere signs and syndromes can be traced back to Joseph Babinski’s 1914 paper on anosognosia in the Revue Neurologique. In his presentation to the Société de Neurologie, Babinski introduced the term “anosognosia” to describe a condition where hemiplegic patients were unaware of their paralysis. He observed that these patients had clear thinking but denied their condition, leading him to speculate that anosognosia might be linked to right hemisphere lesions. This idea opened the door to understanding various right hemisphere disorders related to awareness, communication, and emotional expression.
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The Role of Psychiatry for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults

Publication date: April 2024
Summary: Since gender identity disorder was included in the DSM-III, psychiatry has made significant strides in recognizing and respecting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) identities. As awareness grows, psychiatrists must acknowledge the historical harm done to TGD individuals and implement best care practices, especially considering their higher rates of psychiatric morbidity. This article discusses the history of psychiatry’s relationship with TGD patients and introduces the gender minority stress and resilience model to explain mental health disparities. The authors advocate for psychiatry to extend beyond gatekeeping gender-affirming treatments, promoting equitable care for all mental health needs. They highlight areas for improvement, including culturally tailored interventions for substance use disorders, reducing medical trauma in psychiatric settings, and understanding the interplay between psychopharmacology and gender-affirming hormone therapy.
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A Revitalized Biopsychosocial Model: Core Theory, Research Paradigms, and Clinical Implications

Publication date: December 2023
Summary: The biopsychosocial model (BPSM), proposed by George Engel in 1977, expands on the biomedical model (BMM) by including biological, psychological, and social factors in health and disease. While the BPSM has faced criticism for its theoretical clarity, substantial evidence supports its framework. The paper reviews contemporary theories that can strengthen the BPSM by clarifying causal interactions among these domains, focusing on concepts like regulation and dysregulation. It also highlights research in psychological therapies and social epidemiology that align with the BPSM, using models of chronic stress and pain perception as examples. Finally, it discusses clinical implications, emphasizing that the BPSM encompasses treatment effects from psychological and social factors, addressing aspects of care overlooked by the BMM.
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How Can Digital Mental Health Enhance Psychiatry?

Publication date: December 2023
Summary: The rise of digital technologies in psychiatry suggests that they will soon become part of everyday clinical practice. This paper reviews how these technologies can impact psychiatry in three main areas: improving access to care by making mental health services more convenient and less stigmatized, creating new treatments through apps that address ethical concerns and enhance effectiveness, and enhancing knowledge through large-scale data collection that aids in better symptom detection and prevention. While there are still ethical and effectiveness issues to consider, guidelines have been suggested for safely integrating these technologies into practice, paving the way for future advancements in psychiatry.
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Rethinking ‘Innovation’ in Psychiatry with Older and Newer Treatments: From Bench to Benchside

Publication date: September 2023
Summary: Recent innovations in psychiatry have transformed the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced stigma around mental health. This mini-special issue focuses on key advancements in the field and their impact on psychiatry.
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Expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Disability: Opportunities for Biological Psychiatry

Publication date: December 2022
Summary: The article argues that biological psychiatry is well-positioned to spearhead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in STEM, particularly concerning disability. Drawing from various literatures, the authors discuss how biological psychiatry can enhance DEI, initially focusing on gender and race before expanding to include disability. They emphasize the importance of representation, access, community accountability, first-person narratives, and revised theoretical frameworks for understanding pathology. The article concludes with specific recommendations for future scholarship and practice, highlighting that by addressing disability inclusion, biological psychiatry can significantly influence the broader biological sciences.
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Psychiatry’s Expanded Integration into Primary Care

Publication date: November 4, 2021
Summary: The article discusses the collaborative care model within integrated behavioral care, aimed at enhancing access and treatment for mental health disorders. Integrated care is designed to be adaptable, scalable, and sustainable in meeting public mental health needs. However, the pandemic revealed challenges at multiple levels, including systems, team-based care, scope of care, and patient access. By examining these levels, the article highlights lessons learned to strengthen and improve the resilience and flexibility of integrated care programs.
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Precision Psychiatry: Promise For The Future Or Rehash Of A Fossilised Foundation?

Publication date: July 2021
Summary: The article examines the potential of Precision Psychiatry as a significant advancement in psychiatric practice. However, it challenges its foundational principles, arguing they are outdated and flawed. The authors contend that mental suffering cannot be simplified to biological factors, as these processes cannot fully encompass the complexities of human experience and meaning. Ultimately, the article concludes that Precision Psychiatry does not provide a promising alternative to the current classification systems and phenotyping in psychiatry.
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Psychiatry’s Identity: Scope, Complexity, and Humility

Publication date: February 12, 2021
Summary: The article discusses the resurgence of the idea that psychiatry is experiencing an identity crisis, referencing various publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine, the New York Times, and The Lancet. A recent book review titled “How Long Will the Identity Crisis in Psychiatry Last?” also highlights this concern. The April 2021 issue of Academic Psychiatry presents reflections on the profession’s identity, prompting a critical examination of whether psychiatry is indeed in crisis. The authors provide historical context for this notion and summarize the diverse perspectives in the issue, arguing that psychiatry’s identity is inherently broad and complex, which is essential for fulfilling its responsibilities to patients and the public.
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Psychiatry’s Role in Improving the Physical Health of Patients With Serious Mental Illness: A Report from the American Psychiatric Association

Publication date: March 1, 2018
Summary: The American Psychiatric Association Integrated Care Workgroup assembled an expert panel to explore how psychiatry can enhance the physical health of individuals with serious mental illness. After reviewing both peer-reviewed and gray literature, the panel formulated recommendations based on their findings. This article highlights the panel’s key conclusions and recommendations for clinicians, healthcare organizations, researchers, and policymakers.
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Staying updated on the latest psychiatry research is essential for advancing mental health care. These popular articles offer key insights into new treatments and a deeper understanding of mental health disorders, helping pave the way for better care and improved outcomes.

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