This content is machine translated Burnout Pull the emergency brake in good time before the soul and body go on strike The profession of a doctor entails a high level of responsibility for the patient. This requires a stable constitution – both physically and mentally. But the workload is heavy, and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Psychopharmacotherapy of depression – what comes after the SSRI? Patients with moderate or severe depression in particular require pharmacologic intervention. Experience shows that antidepressants have their permanent place in the treatment regime of the disease. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Valerian and lemon balm extract Herbal preparation alleviates subsyndromal ADHD symptoms in school children In an empirical study, positive effects of high-dose combination treatment were demonstrated in elementary school students who did not fully meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis but who nevertheless…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Mental health Modern treatment options for common anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses. In addition to psychotherapeutic measures, a wide range of pharmacological agents is available today. These two forms of treatment can also…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Insomnia When counting sheep no longer helps: a holistic view of sleep disorders Increasing demands at work and in private life, irregular eating habits and a lifestyle that is not conducive to healthy sleep are just a few possible causes of sleep disorders.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's and Co. Effective blood pressure therapy keeps dementia risk in check Dementia is an expression and consequence of various diseases. Due to demographic change, the prevalence is steadily increasing. A few years ago, it was possible to uncover a link between…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Suicide Prevention Patients on the brink: an update. Suicidality is most often associated with mental illness, especially depression. Often suicidality “hides” behind somatic and other medical complaints. But a suicidal threat must be detected early and appropriate measures…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders When anxiety drives out sleep: effectively treating comorbid insomnia Sleep disturbance is one of the cardinal diagnostic criteria for subthreshold anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders. It is estimated that more than two-thirds of all patients with generalized anxiety disorder…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Autism Spectrum Disorders Communication promotion in childhood and adolescence Impairments in social communication and social interaction, along with the occurrence of restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities, form the central diagnostic criterion for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Consequently, a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Anxiety disorders From the fear of fear Anxiety disorders, along with depression, are among the most common disorders in the field of psychiatry. While fear is an emotional response to a specific threat, anxiety is an anticipation…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Unipolar depression Innovative personalized concepts against the gloom The trend of personalized medicine is also more current than ever in the psychiatric field. It is hoped to improve the response to antidepressant agents and reduce side effects. A…
