Emergency psychiatry is a critical field addressing immediate mental health crises. From acute suicidal ideation to severe psychosis, rapid intervention is paramount. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides guidelines, insights, and best practices for handling such emergencies. Our content, crafted by expert editors, emphasizes swift, effective responses, risk assessment, and ensuring patient safety. In emergency psychiatry, timely and informed actions can make a significant difference, and our journal aims to equip professionals with the knowledge they need.
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Comparing Risk Prediction for Suicide Attempts and Deaths After Emergency Department Visits
March 4, 2026
Distinct factors predict nonfatal and fatal suicidal events. Male sex and depression are the strongest predictors for fatal events; being under 65 years of age and suicidal ideation are...
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Prescription Patterns in Canadian Operational Stress Injury Clinics: An In-Depth Examination of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Practices
November 5, 2026
The findings highlight the challenges of applying guideline-based care to patients with chronic, complex PTSD and underscore the need for further research on sequenced and combined pharmacologic strategies.
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Establishing the Clinical Role of Digital Therapeutics in Major Depressive Disorder Treatment: A Consensus Panel Perspective
November 2, 2026
This consensus panel report discusses the clinical role of digital therapeutics in major depressive disorder, with four consensus statements on evaluating, selecting, and implementing them within stepped care, including...
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Consensus Statement
Ketamine/Esketamine in Clinical Practice: Areas of Consensus and Non-consensus From an ASCP Task Force
November 2, 2026
The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology convened an expert task force to address questions about practical use of these agents in “real world” settings.
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Older Adults Visiting Emergency Departments for Mental Health Issues:A CHIRPP Database Study
April 2, 2025
Suicidal ideations and neurocognitive disorders were the most frequent diagnostic impressions, with males at higher risk of neurocognitive and substance use disorders. Patients 85 or older were more likely...
