Chirag M. Vyas

In this article, gain insight into the management of patients taking clozapine. The authors also provide critical steps for early detection and management of life-threatening complications of clozapine, including...

Here, the authors discuss the importance of tobacco cessation, best practices involving pharmacologic agents and counseling techniques, and strategies to address myths related to smoking cessation.

If you ever wondered how often paranoia develops in the elderly and in those with preexisting bipolar disorder or what other conditions can contribute to or precipitate psychotic symptoms,...

Mr A was brought to the ED by police due to increasingly irritable and disturbing behavior for the last month. This Rounds report provides guidance on managing altered mental...

The underlying cause of psychotic disorders is often uncertain. Determination of the nature, time course, and severity of psychotic symptoms and whether they are a consequence of a primary...

Restraints are the emergency intervention of last resort to manage agitated or aggressive behavior in the ED.

Treatment of involuntary movements is based on their underlying etiology; however, symptomatic treatments are indicated to reduce motoric and psychological symptoms that impair social function and worsen quality of...

Although several lines of evidence suggest that vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids promote mood health, neither supplement showed benefits for indicated and selective prevention of late-life depression.

Patients with a history of trauma may experience heightened anxiety and fear when faced with medical settings, examinations, or treatments.

If you have ever been uncertain about how to evaluate patients with a chronic psychotic illness or struggled over how best to manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, then this case vignette...