This content is machine translated Depression Differentiated diagnosis and therapy of a common disease Depression wants to be accurately diagnosed and specifically treated. In Switzerland, up to 20% of the population is affected – in varying degrees. However, because depression is a clinical diagnosis,…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Psychotic disorders The early treatment in children and adolescents Studies have shown that early detection and treatment significantly improves the prognosis of psychotic disorder. Therefore, if psychotic development is suspected, early consultation with specialists is important.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Sleep disorders in children and adolescents Psychoeducation is central If adolescents are only able to cope with a low level of stress and have difficulty concentrating, a sleep medical assessment is indicated. Last but not least, good psychoeducation is…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Schizophrenia and substance abuse Does smoking impair cognitive abilities? Previous research has found negative effects of smoking on cognitive performance in the general population. A recent study examined this issue in a sample of individuals with psychotic illness.
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 4 min This content is machine translated 8th SGAD Symposium, Zurich Update on treatment recommendations for depression and burnout Prof. Edith Holsboer-Trachsler, MD, Basel, gave an overview of the 2016 update of recommendations for the somatic treatment of unipolar depressive disorders and presented the first Swiss treatment recommendations on…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psychoeducation and psychosomatics Promote skills in dealing with one’s own illness At this year’s Medidays in Zurich, various experts from the fields of psychotherapy and psychosomatics spoke about the potential of this form of therapy, for example in dealing with chronically…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Therapy of bipolar disorders The new Swiss Guidelines The treatment of bipolar disorder is one of the clinical challenges of a psychiatrist. In addition to efficient acute treatment, a sustainable long-term strategy is needed for the chronic recurrent…
