This content is machine translated Tic disorders in childhood and adolescence Psychoeducation alone can help many Tic disorders are common chronic conditions of childhood. The course is favorable in most cases. Psychoeducation leads to significant relief. Treatment is indicated for more severe tics or noticeable psychosocial…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Autism spectrum disorders in childhood and adolescence. Role of primary care physicians and pediatricians in early intervention. Family physicians and pediatricians have a central role in the early identification of the autism spectrum. You must refer children with clearly suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is because…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated ADHD Possibilities and limits of drug therapy Methylphenidate is an effective and safe agent in the treatment of ADHD. However, treatment should always be provided as part of a multimodal treatment plan.
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Depression and lifestyle Nutrition, sport and sleep Depression is one of the most common diseases worldwide. In addition to the classic pharmacological therapy methods, lifestyle methods are increasingly becoming the focus of the therapeutic armamentarium. Exercise and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Update Refresher, Zurich Online addiction – escape into virtual reality Isabel Willemse, a psychologist from Zurich, reported from her practical everyday life on the phenomenon of online addiction. In addition to diagnostic criteria, she presented possible treatment options for this…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis. Symptoms that should be taken seriously Psychiatric comorbidity in multiple sclerosis is common, with significant impact on quality of life. This should result in consequences for counseling and treatment. Interdisciplinary collaboration is required.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lavendula angustifolia Alternative in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. As a useful plant, Lavendula angustifolia has long had traditional significance. Currently, the calming effect of the plant is experiencing a renaissance. As an orally available substance for medical use,…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Nicotine addiction Influence of retrieval-extinction training on smoking behavior. Smokers who want to quit use often report craving. One study addresses the question of whether retrieval-extinction training can help maintain abstinence or reduce use.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Analysis of gambling addiction using Big Data techniques Investigation of online gaming behavior For the first time, online gaming behavior at a poker provider was recorded and evaluated via telecommunications providers throughout Switzerland in a study.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated New therapeutic approaches for depression Gain or disorientation? New therapeutic approaches work with virtual reality, hyperthermia, buprenorphine, and psilocybin, among others. New evidence is available on light therapy, ketamine treatment, and folic acid substitution. Gain or disorientation –…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Case report 15q13.3 deletion syndrome. Adolescent female patient with severe self-injury and persistent death wish Case report of a 16-year-old female patient who received intensive care for over a year due to persistent desire to die – both 1:1 care and restraint techniques and fixations…
