Clozapine (US brand names Clozaril®, Fazaclo® ODT, Versacloz®, and generic) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Treatment resistant schizophrenia 2. Reducing suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder Dosage Starting: 12.5 mg once or twice daily, with or without food Titration: Increase the total daily dosage in increments […]
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Cariprazine (Vraylar®)
Cariprazine (Vraylar®) is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder. Dosage Schizophrenia Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 1.5–6 mg/day Bipolar Mania Starting: 1.5 mg/day Recommended: 3–6 mg/day Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for […]
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti®)
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved brexpiprazole (brand name “Rexulti®”) in July 2015 for two indications: the treatment of schizophrenia and as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Rexulti® is manufactured by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Ltd and co-marketed with H. Lundbeck A/S. Pharmacological effects 1. Partial agonist at […]
Asenapine (Saphris®)
Asenapine (US brand name Saphris®) is a second-generation (“atypical”) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (monotherapy) 3. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (adjunctive to lithium or valproate) Dosage Schizophrenia – acute treatment in adults Starting: 5 […]
Aripiprazole (Abilify®)
Aripiprazole (US brand name Abilify® and generic Aripiprix, zolonda) is a second-or third generation (atypical) antipsychotic. FDA-approved indications A. Oral 1. Schizophrenia 2. Acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder 3. Adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder 4. Irritability associated with autistic disorder 5. Treatment of Tourette’s disorder B. Injectable […]
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Haloperidol
Haloperidol (US brand name Haldol® and generic) is a first-generation (“typical”) antipsychotic. Here is basic information about this medication. Oral Haloperidol (Tablets, Oral concentrate) FDA-approved indications 1. Management of manifestations of psychotic disorders 2. Control of tics and vocal utterances of Tourette’s Disorder in children and adults 3. Treatment of severe behavior problems in children of combative, […]
Iron deficiency in mental health
Mental health clinicians may need to check for iron deficiency and to prescribe an iron supplement if a deficiency is found. 1. Iron deficiency is well known to be a risk factor for restless legs syndrome. Low iron stores may also be a risk factor for developing medication-induced akathisia. So, if […]
7 Ways to Use Mind Maps in Business
Present Present something different and deliver with impact. Mind Maps allow you to brainstorm ideas, make a plan of action and present it to your colleagues all in one place. By using using key words, Mind Maps encourage clearer, more concise and more stimulating presentations. The combination of keywords and the visually stimulating structure […]
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How to Learn (Almost) Anything
The Cone of Learning I remember back about 7 years ago when I was taking music lessons at school, there was a poster on the wall that really grabbed my attention. To be fair, it wasn’t difficult for a random object to attract your gaze as our Scottish teacher at the time didn’t have […]
How to Recall an Entire Book in 5 Minutes or Less
Have you ever read a great book, and after only a short period of time could recall just one or two ideas from it? It is very frustrating – and it happens all the time. But there’s a way to avoid forgetting what you have read and, if you do, instantly refresh it in your […]
10 Highly Effective Study Habits
Effective study habits — studying smarter — can be learned to improve your ability to better retain reading material. These habits include approaching study with the right attitude, choosing the right environment, minimizing distractions, setting a realistic schedule, and employing memory games, among others. Students grapple with many issues in their lives, and because of […]
Multiple Intelligences
1 What Are Multiple Intelligences? A creative brain with gears Image by Catherine MacBride/Moment/Getty Images When you hear the word intelligence, the concept of IQ testing may immediately come to mind. Intelligence is often defined as our intellectual potential; something we are born with, something that can be measured and a capacity that is difficult […]
Learning Never stops!
The Importance of Continuous Learning Whether we are at school, college, university or working hard to climb the career ladder, I’m sure that we all understand the importance that continuous and ongoing learning plays in our continued success throughout life. This IQ Matrix presents you with some fundamental keys to effective learning. Based on the […]
10,000 Hours of Practice
In the book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell says that it takes roughly ten thousand hours of practice to achieve mastery in a field. How does Gladwell arrive at this conclusion? And, if the conclusion is true, how can we leverage this idea to achieve greatness in our professions? Gladwell studied the lives of extremely successful […]
Ways to make your Mnemonics
Music Mnemonics How many lyrics to songs do you remember? How did you come to remember them? The same method you used to recall song lyrics also can work just as well in academics. Music can used to help students recall important details to main ideas and many learners have made songs out of information […]
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4 things you can do to alleviate caregiver stress
If you are taking care of a loved one, you need to take special care of yourself, too. There are resources to help you. 1. Take care of your own health. There’s a reason air travelers are instructed to put on their own oxygen masks before tending to a child’s: you are better […]
Healthy Romantic Relationship for marriage
The Ingredients that Go into a Loving Romantic Relationship Our intimate relationships are the most important aspects of many people’s lives. Nurturing, strong, fruitful and fulfilling loving relationships not only provide us with great joy and happiness, they also support our careers, inspire us towards the achievement of our deepest and most cherished goals, and provide […]