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New in The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report: We delve into effective suicide prevention strategies, including J John Mann's insights on post-hospitalization care. Uncover the complexities of nonsuicidal self-injury with Dr. Dixon-Gordon. Learn safe lithium prescribing practices and navigate the intricacies of clozapine. Plus, explore the promising dextromethorphan-bupropion combination for major depression treatment. #mentalhealth https://lnkd.in/e75UwFw6

?? Understanding Contingency Management for Opioid Use Disorder ?? Contingency Management (CM) is a proven behavioral intervention that provides tangible rewards to reinforce positive behaviors, such as abstinence from drug use. By incentivizing healthy choices, CM helps individuals stay motivated and committed to their recovery journey. ?? Why Contingency Management Works: 1. **Immediate Rewards**: Small, consistent rewards for clean drug tests can help sustain motivation. 2. **Positive Reinforcement**: Encourages the development of healthier habits and routines. 3. **Personalized Goals**: Tailors incentives to individual needs and preferences, enhancing effectiveness. ?? CM is a powerful tool in the fight against opioid use disorder, offering hope and support to those striving for a drug-free life. ?? Let's Discuss: - Have you or someone you know experienced the benefits of Contingency Management? - What types of rewards do you think are most effective in motivating positive change? - How can we raise awareness about the importance of CM in addiction treatment? Share your thoughts and experiences below! Let's create a supportive community to inspire and uplift each other. ???? #OpioidAwareness #RecoveryJourney #ContingencyManagement #MentalHealthMatters #SupportAndInspire

In the latest episode of On the Mind, I speak with Dennis Popeo, MD, MSc about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a crucial treatment in psychiatry that is often misunderstood. We discuss how ECT developed into a safe, life-changing intervention for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, schizophrenia, and other deeply impairing conditions. You can listen here: https://lnkd.in/e3RM3KZs

Metabolic psychiatry is a growing but still nascent field, and we understand that it can be difficult to find a clinician trained in ketogenic therapy. Our team recognizes the urgency patients and families feel and how frustrating this can be. In this video, we share a few suggestions intended to help you get the care you need. Bret Scher and Hannah Warren offer both clinician and lived experience perspectives: https://lnkd.in/gx36FMVy

Make sure to check out our latest episode about substance misuse and mental health challenges in East African migrant and refugee communities!!

How many can you fit in this week? ?? Learn more about The Seven Core Principles of Nutritional Psychiatry, from IIN Visiting Faculty Member Drew Ramsey, MD here: https://lnkd.in/er__yXMY

?? Ready to revamp your psychiatry didactics and ignite a passion for learning? Dive into our step-by-step guide to transforming your teaching approach and engaging your students like never before! ??

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Delighted that the Special Issue of Biological Psychiatry that I had the honor to Guest edit is out now! Read here for more about the Exposome, microbiome, and psychiatric disorders here?? https://lnkd.in/eRWRPE5x