Male patients with schizophrenia tend to show symptoms earlier than female patients. Do you know the common age of onset of schizophrenia? Take the pop quiz and find out!
The symptoms of schizophrenia include negative and positive symptoms. The negative symptoms of schizophrenia include an absence of facial expressions, emotional response, and interest in the world. Do you...
Mental health screening tools and symptom scales have been evaluated in clinical trials for various uses. Do you know how they have impacted clinical practice?
Metabolic disturbances are associated with many treatments for schizophrenia, but do you know when patients with schizophrenia tend to exhibit these disturbances?
The reasons for discontinuing antidepressant therapy vary and can be based on patient or clinician factors. Do you know what percentage of patients typically stop antidepressant use after 6 months?
Recent evidence suggests several factors may contribute to reduced response rates to serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitors in patients with major depressive disorder. Do you know which factors?
Currently, 15 benzodiazepines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Do you know which negative effect is associated with long-term use? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
Gratitude journaling is a popular practice and consists of writing down and reflecting on things one is grateful for. Do you know how it impacts mental health? Test your knowledge with our quiz!
In primary care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should be suspected in patients with a history of smoking or exposure to airborne irritants who present with persistent symptoms such as...
