Psychiatry and psychology updates from Mayo Clinic

Highlights of some new developments and trends in medical practice at Mayo Clinic

March 2013

• DSM-5 redefines hypochondriasis

November 2012

• Study identifies measures to assess risk of suicidal behavior in children and adolescents

October 2012

• Standardized psychosocial evaluation process benefits patients awaiting a transplant

September 2012

• Hospitalization of underage drinkers in the United States is common and costly

March 2012

• EMERALD extends collaborative care model to adolescents with depression
• Pharmacogenomics may change the scope of practice as it relates to the use of antidepressants for patients with bipolar disorder

February 2012

• D-BART helps caregivers manage disruptive behavior

January 2012

• Quality of life differs for the oldest old and their caregivers
• An evaluation of safety and feasibility using rTMS in adolescents with depression
• Practical suicide-risk management for the busy primary care physician