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Original Research
Outcomes and Practice Patterns of LAI Versus Oral Antipsychotics Among Patients With Bipolar I Disorder in the US
March 2, 2026
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics, especially second-generation formulations, are associated with reduced rehospitalization in bipolar I disorder compared to oral antipsychotics.
Editorial
Practice Relevance as the North Star: A Message From the Editor
February 26, 2026
Dr Culpepper, Editor in Chief, outlines manuscript selection criteria for the PCC, prioritizing clinical relevance to primary care and frontline psychiatric settings, and thanks peer reviewers for their service.
Recent Features
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry is a leader in peer-reviewed articles on mental health topics for psychiatrists and medical professionals. Now featuring The JCP Podcast: conversations with experts exploring the research shaping clinical care.
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Podcast
How Sleep Issues Show Up in Psychiatric Practice with Dr. Avinesh Bhar, CEO of SLIIIP
February 24, 2026
Sleep medicine specialist Dr. Avinesh Bhar discusses how sleep-disordered breathing drives psychiatric and cardiometabolic morbidity, the clinical case for integrating sleep evaluation into mental health care, and how home…
Case Report
Oral Glutamatergic Modulation with Dextromethorphan and Piracetam for Refractory Bipolar Disorder With OCD
February 23, 2026
Three patients with combined bipolar disorder and OCD experienced remission of depressive, anxious, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms after piracetam was added to dextromethorphan.
The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders
The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders seeks to advance the clinical expertise of primary care physicians and other health care professionals who treat patients with mental and neurologic illnesses.
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Original Research
Validation of the APREMDI Scale for Brazilian Portuguese
February 19, 2026
The APREMDI scale allows clinicians to quantitatively assess patients’ perceptions of respect and dignity during hospitalization, helping to identify subtle dignity violations that may compromise recovery and satisfaction.
Recent CME Institute Activities
2025 Manuscript Peer Review for Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc. (The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry | The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders)
Evaluating the Old and New in Alzheimer’s Disease: Today’s Options for Improving Diagnosis and Treatment
Alzheimer’s Disease: New Paths to Treatment
Staying Up to Date in Perinatal Depression: Pathophysiology and Treatment Research
Neuropsychiatric Complications of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis
Assessing Progress in FSHD Treatment Options: Unraveling Challenges and Measuring Outcomes
