This content is machine translated Phobias - how to treat? Psychotherapeutic approaches to anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders can be treated well using cognitive behavioral therapy or psychodynamic psychotherapy. In this context, confrontation with feared situations represents the core element of the various forms of therapy.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Meaningful psychopharmacotherapy Possible applications, data situation and tips for practice The volume of prescriptions for psychotropic drugs is rising rapidly in many segments. The prescription of psychotropic drugs is therefore part of everyday life, not only in psychiatric practice but…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Tumor-associated fatigue Constantly tired and weak – how can we help patients? Tumor-associated fatigue can manifest itself physically, psychologically, and cognitively and is subjectively very distressing. It is recommended to clarify them as early as possible and at reasonable intervals during the…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Ketamine for the treatment of suicidal patients The additional administration of ketamine clinically significantly (and statistically superior to midazolam) reduces suicidal ideation in depressed patients within 24 hours. It appears that this effect is partially independent of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Critical for the course of the disease Psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy. In refractory epilepsies, the rate of mental syndromes is significantly higher than in the general population, occurring in one in three patients [1]. Here, affective and anxiety disorders are in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Psychological dimension of a myocardial infarction The heart attack as psychotrauma Psychological disorders such as depression or ACS-induced PTSD may occur after myocardial infarction. Therefore, psychological support for heart attack patients is central. This is because the psyche influences both the…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated FomF Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Update Refresher, Zurich Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant depression. Bruno Kägi, MD, Zurich, reported on his experience with VNS and explained how it can be combined with other psychiatric treatments in cases of severe or treatment-resistant depression. …
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Symposium Psychooncology 2018 in Bern News from the field of integrative oncology Many cancer patients are interested in complementary medicine measures. There is now evidence of efficacy for some of the supportive treatments. Good interdisciplinary cooperation is central to this.
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated SGPP Annual Congress 2017, Bern - video lecture The assessment of dependency disorders in the context of social insurance. The current practice of social insurance law contains contradictions between the state of medical knowledge and the valid case law, which the speaker will explain.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated SGAIM Spring Congress 2018, Basel Dealing with suicidal patients What are risk factors for suicide and how does the physician recognize in time whether his patient is at risk? The concept of the narrative interview is suitable for a…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated SGPP Annual Congress 2017, Bern - video lecture Categorical vs. dimensional models of addiction The paper will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of categorical and dimensional classification systems.
