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Nov. 17, 2017

Electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents: Make sure it's on the menu

This review study finds electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) safe and effective for refractory adolescent psychiatric illness. For patients to benefit from ECT, however, psychiatrists must keep this therapy on the list of potential interventions.

Nov. 17, 2017

Interventions for cancer caregivers indicate potential for quality of life improvement

Caregivers for patients with advanced cancer can experience higher levels of energy and activity, adaptation, and spiritual well-being when administered a psychosocial intervention designed to improve quality of life (QOL), a study finds.

Aug. 18, 2015

Working with patients who are transgender, gender dysphoric or gender nonconforming

Cesar A. Gonzalez, Ph.D., L.P., a psychologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses working with patients who are transgender, gender dysphoric or gender nonconforming.