This content is machine translated Depression in adults St. John’s wort and SSRIs The efficacy of St. John’s wort preparations for the treatment of mild and moderate major depression has been compared on several occasions with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). St. John’s…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Specific medication and substance use problems Substance abuse is a major problem in patients with ADHD. A large American study is looking at whether there is an association between pharmacological ADHD treatment and substance use problems…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Social phobia Diagnostics, therapy and neurobiology Along with depression, social phobia is one of the most common mental illnesses. Early diagnosis and treatment are important. The latter can be psychotherapeutic or medicinal.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Prevention project “Insanely Human”: Learning to Listen to Yourself The pioneer program was initiated by the Meiringen Private Clinic and is scheduled to run for several years. “Insanely Human” is part of Curriculum 21, and the workshops are oriented…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update Burnout A highly relevant risk condition Burnout develops as a process. In most cases, patients only become acutely aware of decompensation. Multimodal integrated therapy is needed.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated 3rd Swiss Symposium on Psychosomatics in Zurich What does the patient want? “Personalized medicine” is almost a buzzword these days. But it doesn’t just affect the genetic side of medicine. Today, it is also impossible to imagine everyday practice without taking (inter)subjective…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Amsterdam Sexual dysfunction in MS Sexual dysfunction is a “side show” of MS disease. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of all those affected suffer from it. Not only MS itself, but also the comorbidity “depression” plays…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Impulse Control Disorders Genetics of Tourette syndrome Tourette syndrome (TS) is in the realm of impulse control disorders and includes motor and vocal tics that manifest in childhood. The presented study addresses de novo mutations and their…
View Post 7 min 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.
