Catatonia Associated with Hyperthyroidism: An Illustrative Case and Systematic Review of Published Cases.

Background: Catatonia is a frequently missed diagnosis on medical wards, delaying effective treatment or permitting accidental use of neuroleptics that can exacerbate the condition. Thyroid storm has rarely been associated with catatonia in case reports, with no prior reviews synthesizing this research.

Objective: We present a case of catatonia during thyroid storm following administration of low-dose haloperidol, followed by a review of previously published cases and discussion of their common factors and potential mechanisms.

Mind-Body Interventions for Anxiety Disorders: A Review of the Evidence Base for Mental Health Practitioners.

Mind-body interventions have gained increasing popularity for use with anxiety symptoms; however, it is unclear what role they play in the treatment of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Although psychopharmacology and psychotherapy treatment interventions are available, mind-body interventions may be low-stigma options that can serve as effective alternatives. The goal of this review is to provide clinicians with an overview of high-quality studies for the most well researched mind-body interventions.

Evaluation of Mental Health First Aid USA Using the Mental Health Beliefs and Literacy Scale.

Purpose: This study assessed the impact of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in the United States with a theoretically based and psychometrically sound measure, the Mental Health Beliefs and Literacy Scale (MBLS).

Design: Online MBLS surveys were administered pre-MHFA training, 3-weeks post-training, and 6-months posttraining.

Setting: Mental Health First Aid trainings carried out across the United States.

Heteronormativity and practitioner-patient interaction.

Heteronormativity is the presumption of heterosexuality as the default sexual orientation and can result in discrimination against the lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) population. This study serves as one of the first experimental studies to examine heteronormative perceptions in communication and their effects on practitioner-patient relationships. LGB participants were randomly assigned to read either heteronormative or non-heteronormative vignettes of a doctor-patient interaction.