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Psychotropic Medication During Pregnancy 9/21/2009

In the public-health setting, a variety of mental-health conditions ranging from depression to bipolar disorder are encountered, but these illnesses are not always treated appropriately during pregnancy.

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Postpartum Depression 11/18/2008

While the birth of a child is exciting and monumental, many women experience short- or long-term mood disturbances in the postpartum period.

Patterns of Diagnosed ADHD and LD, 1997–2006 11/18/2008

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disability (LD) are two of the most prevalent disorders occurring in children aged 6 to 17 years.

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SSRIs and Serotonin Syndrome 11/18/2008

First described more than 40 years ago, serotonin syndrome remains unfamiliar to most clinicians.

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Optimizing Care for Patients with Depression in the Community Pharmacy Setting 11/18/2008

On a regular basis, most pharmacists must interact with patients who have mental illnesses.

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Eating Disorders 11/14/2008

An eating disorder is an abnormal eating behavior that leads to serious physical and emotional problems.

Recent Treatment Options for ADHD 3/20/2008

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity and represents a common behavioral disorder of childhood.

Prevalence of Serious Psychological Disorders 1/23/2008

Serious psychological disorders (SPD) such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit disorder have contributed to 48 million office-based physician visits, 3.7 million emergency department visits, 5.

Overview of Drug–Drug Interactions with SSRIs 1/23/2008

With the increasing development of newer and more complex drug compounds, pharmacists are being asked to bear much of the burden for detecting, preventing, and resolving adverse drug reactions and potentially serious drug interactions.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder 1/14/2008

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs each year around the same time, usually during the fall and winter months.

Metabolic Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics 11/19/2007

Atipsychotic medications are the mainstays for treating a number of serious psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, mania, delusional disorder, and psychosis.

Borderline Personality Disorder 11/19/2007

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition in which patients display a "pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects, and marked impulsivity that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of contexts.

Pharmacotherapy for Bipolar Disorder 11/19/2007

Bipolar disorder, also commonly referred to as manic depression, is a diagnosis of brain dysfunction characterized by severe alterations in mood and energy with a diminished capacity for daily functioning.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 11/14/2007

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is named for its symptoms.

Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy 9/19/2007

Depression is prevalent, and the highest incidence for onset in women is during the childbearing years.

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