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Deep brain stimulation in mental health: Review of evidence for clinical efficacy
Conclusions: There is insufficient evidence at this point in time to support the use of deep brain stimulation as a clinical treatment for any psychiatric disorder outside of research and programmes where formal outcome data are being systematically collated. While some promising initial data exist to support its potential efficacy for a number of psychiatric conditions, further research is required to establish optimal implantation targets, patient characteristics associated with positive therapeutic outcomes and optimal deep brain stimulation parameters and parameter-programming methods. (Source: Australian and New Zeala...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fitzgerald, P. B., Segrave, R. A. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

Deep brain stimulation for depression: Scientific issues and future directions
Conclusion: We consider the placebo effect, the pattern of network activation, surgical candidacy and design of a blinded trial including the length of a crossover period. We suggest a greater focus on selecting patients with melancholia. We anticipate that methodological refinements may facilitate further investigation of this technology for intractable depression. We conclude by noting the psychiatric adverse events that have been reported in the literature to date, as these will also influence the design of future trials of deep brain stimulation for depression. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mosley, P. E., Marsh, R., Carter, A. Tags: Key Review Source Type: research

Forensic community treatment orders: Waste of time or exciting new provision?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Spencer, S.-J. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

Does methodology influence the outcome of psychotherapy randomised controlled trials: A look at Australian and New Zealand Studies
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mulder, R. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

The National Mental Health Commission Report: Evidence based or ideologically driven?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Allison, S., Bastiampillai, T., Siskind, D., Roeger, L., Goldney, R. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

Making things better?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Galletly, C. A. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

When is it lawful to re-impose compulsory psychiatric treatment after discharge by a mental health tribunal?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Malhi, M. M. K., Ryan, C. J. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

'What is to be done?'
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Henderson, S. Tags: ANZJP This Month Source Type: research

Using aripiprazole to treat new-onset hyperprolactinemia-related delusion of pregnancy
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hu, L.-Y., Lee, Y.-T., Lu, T., Hung, M.-B., Hung, Y.-Y. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Improving help-seeking among adolescents: A school-based intervention
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Berridge, B. J., Cheetham, A., McKay-Brown, L., Lubman, D. I. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

The Neuropsychiatric Effects of CNS Structural Abnormalities (NECSA) classification: An aid to differential diagnosis
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hassan, I. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Post-partum obsessive-compulsive disorder associated with 9q33.1 deletion
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Serati, M., Benatti, B., Buoli, M., Altamura, A. C. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Is electroconvulsive therapy safe in multiple sclerosis?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tran, T., Tibrewal, P., Dhillon, R., Jayawant, A., Rajbhoj, A., Thiruvenkatarajan, V. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

Late onset tic disorder: A rare occurrence
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Garg, K., Moun, V., Dalal, P. K. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

The DSM-5 and the diagnosis of substance use disorders: Reflection about validity of the new criteria and possible 'missing pieces' in the puzzle
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lima, D. R., Goncalves, P. D., Malbergier, A., Amaral, R., Andrade, A. G., Cunha, P. J. Tags: Letters Source Type: research