PCL News is a quarterly newsletter produced by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences that aims to support care providers caring for patients with mental health and/or substance use conditions. It contains articles and resources based on the questions we receive from callers as well as profiles of the psychiatrists who staff the line. Sign up to receive PCL News!
April 2024
Featured article: Suicide risk assessment
February 2024
Featured article: Suicide risk assessment
December 2023
Featured article: Treating adults with OCD
Fall 2023
Featured article: Antipsychotic-associated metabolic disorder
Summer, 2023
Featured article: New generic option for treating bipolar disorder
Spring, 2023
Featured article: Gabapentin lacks efficacy for bipolar disorder
Winter, 2022
Featured article: Addressing sleep-related difficulties
Fall, 2022
Featured article: Mirtazapine in major depressive disorder in adults
Summer, 2022
Featured article: Using the PMQ-9, a new patient-reported manic symptom measure
Spring, 2022
Featured article: Non-stimulants for Adult ADHD
Winter, 2021
Featured article: Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder with buspirone
Fall, 2021
Featured article: Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder
Summer, 2021
Featured article: How to help patients experiencing dementia with behavioral disturbance
Spring, 2021
Featured article: How to ask about substance use
Winter, 2020
Featured topic: guidance on psychotropic medications