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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Original Research
Race, Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, Clinical Characteristics, and Postpartum Depression in Patients with a History of Depressive Episodes
June 17, 2026
Patients who were non-White and had lower incomes had higher PPD risk. Higher antidepressant dosing before pregnancy, stopping antidepressants during pregnancy, and moderate-severe symptoms early in pregnancy were associated...
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Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Gestational Exposure to Sterol Biosynthesis Disrupting Drugs and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder
June 15, 2026
Dr Andrade discusses a recent study of sterol biosynthesis disrupting drugs and argues that inadequate research methods disallow clinical application of the results.
Original Research
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...
