Psychopharmacological Frontiers (1)

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Psychopharmacological Frontiers Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. New developments in psychopharmacology have driven much of the progress over the last decades. This article discusses new developments in the area of antidepressants and antipsychotics. Keywords: depression, SSRI, SNRI, ketamine, glutamate antagonist, NMDA, scopolamine, magnesium, glutamine, CP-AMPA, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, antidepressants, major depressive disorder, medication, treatment psychiatry Table […]

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Autism and Asperger Syndrome (2)

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Dr. Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author for the treatment of several mental health conditions. This article focuses on its application to autism and Asperger syndrome. Keywords: depression, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment Table of Contents Introduction. 4

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Treatment of ADHD in Adults

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Treatment of ADHD in Adults Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition that has been estimated to affect one out of twenty people worldwide. It causes persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or

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12 Mindful Tips to Reduce Negative Effects of Modern Air Travel

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Heading off on a plane for holidays? Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly offers some practical tips in the Irish Times for your mental wellbeing. How to stay calm and mindful while flying and navigating airports, including listening to some Britney Spears! Full article is available on the Irish Times website here. Travel is exciting but the […]

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Lithium in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

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Lithium in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Lithium is one of the most widely used and studied medications for treating bipolar disorder. It helps reduce the severity and frequency of mania and may also help relieve or prevent bipolar depression. Studies have also shown that lithium can significantly reduce suicide risk

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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD

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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. This article provides a brief overview of the pharmacology of lisdexamfetamine   Keywords: lisdexamfetamine, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, treatment, medication, psychiatry

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is a mental health condition that affects a large part of the population at least once over their life span, significantly reducing the quality of life and impairing work and relationships. The condition is mostly treated with psychotherapy and medication. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a

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