Mental Health

  • Gabapentin for alcohol use disorder: A good option, or cause for concern?
    Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPH, Gregory C. Barron, MD, Benjamin Aronow, BS and Margaret Chaplin, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2019, 86 (12) 815-823; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18128

    There is concern about the potential for abuse. Use it only as a second-line alternative, with caution.

  • SEEDS for success: Lifestyle management in migraine
    Jennifer Robblee, MD, MSc and Amaal J. Starling, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine November 2019, 86 (11) 741-749; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.19009

    Lifestyle counseling can be based on the mnemonic SEEDS: sleep, exercise, eat, diary, and stress.

  • Adults with autism spectrum disorder: Updated considerations for healthcare providers
    Carol Swetlik, MD, MS, Sarah E. Earp, MD and Kathleen N. Franco, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2019, 86 (8) 543-553; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18100

    Social support, community programs, and behavioral therapies can help. Caregivers may also need support.

  • Where have all the children gone? Intentional communities for adults with autism
    Carl R. Brass, LPCC-S, MA and Debra J. Mandell, OTR/L, MA
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine August 2019, 86 (8) 554-558; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.19080

    Children with ASD grow to be adults with ASD, with complex healthcare needs.

  • Can a humanities background prevent physician burnout?
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2019, 86 (4) 225-226; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86b.04019

    Osler urged physicians to study the humanities. Can it prevent professional dissatisfaction and burnout?

  • How should I treat acute agitation in pregnancy?
    Joshua D. Niforatos, MTS, Jonathon W. Wanta, MD, Anna P. Shapiro, MD, Justin A. Yax, Do, DTMH and Adele C. Viguera, MD, MPH
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine April 2019, 86 (4) 243-247; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18041

    This is an obstetric emergency. Intervention should progress in a stepwise manner.

  • Breast augmentation surgery: Clinical considerations
    Breast augmentation surgery: Clinical considerations
    Demetrius M. Coombs, MD, Ritwik Grover, MD, Alexandre Prassinos, MD and Raffi Gurunluoglu, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine February 2019, 86 (2) 111-122; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.86a.18017

    The evolution of breast implants, their complications, and key considerations with regard to aesthetic breast surgery.

  • Lung complications of prescription drug abuse
    Josiah D. McCain, MD, Monia E. Werlang, MD, Andras Khoor, MD, PhD and Isabel Mira-Avendano, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 910-911; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18050

    Opioid tablets crushed, then injected intravenously.

  • Cannabis for chronic pain: Not a simple solution
    Xavier F. Jimenez, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine December 2018, 85 (12) 950-952; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85a.18089

    Real concerns include amotivation, worsening psychiatric states, chronic disability, and chemical dependence.

  • A physician’s response to observational studies of opioid prescribing
    Brian F. Mandell, MD, PhD
    Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine November 2018, 85 (11) 824-825; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.85b.11018

    Not long ago, we were told we needed to do better at relieving pain.

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