Explore articles by subject

Osteopathic Journal Club

Book Review

Public Health and Primary Care

NMM/OMT

Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pain

Behavioral Health

Cardiopulmonary Medicine

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Pediatrics

Medical Education

General

Innovations

Health Policy

Clinical Images

Editorials

Letters to the Editor

AOA Research Abstracts and Posters

AOA Communication

Articles related toBehavioral Health

Validation of a Triage Algorithm for Psychiatric Screening (TAPS) for Patients With Psychiatric Chief Complaints

Andrew C. Miller, DO; Steven P. Frei, MD; Valerie A. Rupp, RN, BSN; Brian S. Joho, RN; Kerry M. Miller, RN; and William F. Bond, MD
J Osteopath Med; 112(8): 502-508

Abdominal Trigger Points and Psychological Function

Roy R. Reeves, DO, PhD, and Mark E. Ladner, MD
The authors describe a 58-year-old woman who experienced precipitation of substantial psychological symptoms directly related to her treatment for a lower abdominal TP.
J Osteopath Med; 116(2): 114-117

Maintaining Empathy in a Locked Psychiatric Unit

Justin Faden, DO
J Osteopath Med; 113(4): 364-365

Sleep Trends of Active-Duty Service Members Referred for Psychiatric Care: A Descriptive Study

R. Gregory Lande, DO, and Cynthia Gragnani, PhD
J Osteopath Med; 113(2): 144-150

Psychogenic Dizziness: An Important but Overlooked Differential Diagnosis in the Workup of the Dizzy Patient

Zak Kelm, MAPP, OMS IV; Kimberly Klapchar, DO; Christopher R. Kieliszak, DO; and Christopher Selinsky, DO
This case report illustrates some of the complexities in diagnosing and effectively managing chronic dizziness and serves as a reminder that psychiatric disorders should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
J Osteopath Med; 118(5): e22-e27

Screening for At-Risk Drinking Behavior in Trauma Patients

Timothy P. Plackett, DO; Hieu H. Ton-That, DO; Jeanne Mueller, RN; Karen M. Grimley, LCSW; Elizabeth J. Kovacs, PhD; and Thomas J. Esposito, MD, MPH
J Osteopath Med; 115(6): 376-382

Conceptualizing Addiction From an Osteopathic Perspective: Dopamine Homeostasis

Dave Baron, MSEd, DO; Kenneth Blum, PhD; Anthony Chen, BS; Mark Gold, MD; and Rajendra D. Badgaiyan, MD
The authors discuss the role of achieving dopamine homeostasis as part of a comprehensive biopsychosocial treatment strategy in the effective management of addiction.
J Osteopath Med; 118(2): 115-118

Burnout, Perceived Stress, Sleep Quality, and Smartphone Use: A Survey of Osteopathic Medical Students

Jennifer R. Brubaker, MS, OMS IV, and Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD
Burnout disproportionately affects medical students, residents, and practicing physicians compared with other populations. The authors analyze various factors that could contribute to burnout in osteopathic medical students.
J Osteopath Med; 120(1): 6-17

Nutraceutical Augmentation Strategies for Depression: A Narrative Review

R. Gregory Lande, DO
Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders. The author assesses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of nutraceutical augmentation in the management of depression.
J Osteopath Med; 120(2): 100-106

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: A Common But Underappreciated Clinical Problem

Mireille Rizkalla, PhD; Bryan Kowalkowski, OMS III; and Walter C. Prozialeck, PhD
From the starting point, antidepressants need weeks to be clinically effective. From the stopping point, they need weeks to be safely discontinued. The authors highlight this important issue and the potential adverse consequences.
J Osteopath Med; 120(3): 174-178