Yes times are a'changing. The use of antidepressants is now being seriously questioned; psychiatrists have recentely determined that a silent minority of patients with symptoms of schizophrenia chose for years not to take their ant-psychotic medications and are doing as well if not better than those who have been. I have found the journal by Medscape on Psychiatry and Mental Health of value as it focuses on recent research on the use and value of pharmacological agents, though with a definitive balance. However, they are starting to show a willingness to compare the effectiveness of the use of CBT vs providing medications with all various types of disorders. You can access the most recent online issue: http://www.medscape.com/psychiatry
I also would recommend highly a book--now in paperback--written by the highly esteemed psychiatrist, Allen Frances, criticizing the DSM. The exact title is: "Saving Normal: An Insider's Revolt Against Out-of-Control Psychiatric Diagnoses, DSM5, Big Pharma and the Medicalization of Ordinary Life." On a talk show around 6 months ago his was touting the use of exercise as a "prescription," as it has been shown to do wonders for both anxiety and depression. Suspect he didn't win any friends from Big Pharma with that comment. Hope this has helped Carol. Joan [email protected] PS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL TIPSTERS! > Dear TIPSters, > I teach a course on behavioral pharmacology, and as I'm reworking my > syllabus, I've been reflecting on how the area has changed. I can't > possibly cover everything, but I can't decide what to weed out. Would any > of you who teach pharmacology be willing to share what topics you cover > within a semester? I would really appreciate it. > Thanks, > Carol > > --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=41327 or send a blank email to leave-41327-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
