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Psychiatry is a medical speciality whose primary goal is the treatment of mental illness. Its name derives from the Greek for "healer of the mind". In the United States, it is practised by people holding M.D. or D.O. degrees.

While all clinicians encounter patients with mental illnesses and any of them may treat it, psychiatrists specialize in these areas. They are specifically trained in the differential diagnosis (the distinguishing of various forms) and treatment of mental illness. Treatment can involve medication, psychotherapy (such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy), and psychosocial interventions.

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Psychiatry is one of the clinical medical disciplines that involve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental and behavioral disorders such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders.

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Permanent PSYCHIATRY Job in Inquire for details Tennessee with Enterprise Medical Service
OUTPATIENT OPENING NEAR NASHVILLE. Brand new outpatient practice is seeking an Adult Psychiatrist. This will be a Monday through Friday practice with NO CALL. Hours are flexible. Client is offering
Permanent PSYCHIATRY Job in Southern Michigan Michigan with Enterprise Medical Service
Adult Psychiatrist sought for community mental health facility. Practice is mostly outpatient with limited inpatient services at the local inpatient facility. The call will be a rotation of 1:3. Client
Permanent PSYCHIATRY Job in Southern Missouri Missouri with Enterprise Medical Service
Adult Psychiatrist sought for traditional inpatient/outpatient opening. Large hospital system has 423 beds with an inpatient of 33 beds. Currently 2 Psychiatrists on staff. Home call of 1:4. Client

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Locum Tenens Psychiatry Adult Job in Not Disclosed Nebraska with
The Grand Island, Nebraska VA Medical Center is in need of a locum tenens Psychiatrist for their facility. The assignment will begin in late July 2009 and will continue for at least three months. Board
Locum Tenens Psychiatry Adult Job in Not Disclosed Mississippi with Locum Medical Group
A hospital in southern Mississippi is seeking a Psychiatrist for a locum-to-permanent opportunity in its expanding Psychiatry department. This hospital is licensed for 435 beds. The Psychiatrist will
Locum Tenens Psychiatry Adult Job in Not Disclosed West Virginia with Locum Medical Group
A hospital in southern West Virginia is seeking a Psychiatrist for a locum tenens to permanent opportunity in its expanding Psychiatry department. This hospital is licensed for 600-beds. The Psychiatrist

Advances in Psychiatric Treatment current issue

[From the Editor] Eclecticism
Bouch, J. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000

[Articles] Antiglucocorticoids in psychiatry
McIsaac, S. A., Westrin, A., Young, A. H. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
Significant evidence has accrued suggesting that the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis plays a role in some psychiatric disorders. This article reviews the physiology of the HPA axis, evidence of dysfunction in this axis in psychiatric illnesses and the role that this dysfunction might play in pharmacological treatment resistance. Future therapeutic strategies that may potentially arise from these researches are briefly outlined.
[Articles] Targeting the HPA axis in major depression: does it work?: INVITED COMMENTARY ON... ANTIGLUCOCORTICOIDS IN PSYCHIATRY
Claes, S. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
In the search for antidepressant drugs with enhanced efficacy, targeting the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is a valid strategy. This commentary critically summarises the evidence for the efficacy of antidepressant drugs targeting the HPA axis, and concludes that the available clinical trials do not support claims that this class of drugs is superior to existing treatments.

Am J Psychiatry current issue

[In This Issue] In This Issue
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[Editorials] The Randomized Controlled Trial as a Demonstration Project: An Ethical Perspective
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[Editorials] Grief and Depression: Treatment Decisions for Bereaved Children and Adults
Shear, M. K. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0000


Archives of General Psychiatry current issue

ABOUT THIS JOURNAL: About This Journal
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THIS MONTH IN ARCHIVES OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY: This Month in Archives of General Psychiatry
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ART AND IMAGES IN PSYCHIATRY: Summer Evening on the Beach at Skagen: The Artist and His Wife
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Acad Psychiatry current issue

[EDITORIALS] Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry and Recruitment Into Psychiatry: An Ethical Issue?
Morreale, M. K., Balon, R., Weiss Roberts, L. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0000

[POSITION STATEMENT] ADMSEP Position Statement on Recruitment
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[COMMENTARIES] Training Psychiatrists in Nonpsychiatric Medicine: What Do Our Patients and Our Profession Need?
Wright, M. T. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0000


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ECT practice and psychiatrists' attitudes towards ECT in the Chuvash Republic of the Russian Federation.
Golenkov A, Ungvari GS, Gazdag G ECT practice and psychiatrists' attitudes towards ECT in the Chuvash Republic of the Russian Federation. Eur Psychiatry. 2009 Jun 30; Authors: Golenkov A, Ungvari GS, Gazdag G The practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and the attitudes of psychiatrists towards ECT in the Chuvash Republic are described. A significant proportion of Chuvash psychiatrists had a patchy knowledge about ECT and held negative attitudes towards the treatment. Enhancing the knowledge about ECT and changing negative attitudes will require persistent educational efforts. PMID: 19574029 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

 
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Psychiatric jobs - Listings of employment opportunities for psychiatric physicians in North America. Automatic email updates of newest job postings.

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Consultation and Liaison Manual - A model and manual developed in Australia to assist mental health services staff and General Practitioners work together more efficiently.
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404 Emergency Psychiatry Service Handbook - The University of Iowa provides this handbook of use to psychiatrists in training and others.
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Family Practice Notebook: Psychiatry - Comprehensive database of psychiatric disorders.
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General Practice Notebook - Psychiatry - Coverage of this medical speciality.

Mark Levy MD - What's new in Forensic Psychiatry? Extensive resource, continually updated.
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National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems - NAPHS offers advocacy, clinical, financial, and administrative resources for psychiatric patients and providers while working to coordinate a full spectrum of psychiatric treatment services.

Netherlands PTSD Treatment Center - Foundation Centrum '45 offers out-patient and day-care therapy for victims of war and political violence.
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500 Psychejam - Psychiatric revision site for trainees in all disciplines. Predominently for mental health professionals.

Psychiatry 24x7 for the UK - Contains resources for, with specific focus, on schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Provides live psychiatry news links, education, ecards, quizzes and polls.

Psychiatry Direct - Help and information on a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, and addictions.
Meta Description: [ Mental Health, information and guidance, psychiatric advice, self-help, access to Consultant Psychiatrist in London and south-east UK ]

Psychiatry Information for the Public - Includes information, diagnosis, definitions, mental health criteria, screening tests, medication, psychiatric disorders, treatment, self-help advice presented in easy to understand, popularized language in this NYU Department of Psychiatry web site.

Psychiatry24x7 - Personalized resource focused on psychiatry, with a mix of topical news, congress information, education, and interactive features in schizophrenia, depression, dementia.
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PsychLinx .com - Medical news and information in psychiatry from current medical journals, for psychiatrists and other physicians. Updated daily and available on the web or by email newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Psychiatry news, newsletters, journal articles. PsychLinx aggregates current medical research. ]

Psychoneuroendocrinology Research Group - Describes current research studies for mood and dual diagnosis disorders at Southwestern Medical in Dallas, Texas.

500 St. John of God Hospital Stillorgan - Located in Stillorgan, Dublin. Assessment programs for numerous psychiatric disorders.

The Dark Side of Psychiatry - Links to articles and critical documents on neuropsychiatry.
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The Merck Manual Section 15 on Mental Health Disorders - The full text of section 15 of the Merck Manual. Covers all mental health disorders in depth.

The Ninth Street Center - An electronic version of the real Ninth Street Center, which is dedicated to the ground breaking work of Paul Rosenfels in developing a science of human nature.
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