psychopharmacology

Lurasidone is a second-generation antipsychotic approved for the treatment of bipolar depression. Although effective, antipsychotics may precipitate manic episodes in susceptible individuals. This report aims to describe a unique case of a patient with bipolar I disorder who developed acute mania following lurasidone titration, highlighting the need for vigilance during treatment initiation. We p…

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and ketamine are among the most effective and rapidly acting treatments available for patients with severe and treatment-resistant depression. Over the past several years, multiple randomized trials and meta-analyses have compared these two interventions—yet conclusions have often... The post ECT vs Ketamine for Depression: Why Time Matters in Treatment Response ap…