Adrian Preda M.D.

01/19/2023

Our research findings suggest that five negative symptom domains, including flattened affect, anhedonia/avolition, autism-like symptoms, and impaired attention/memory are differentially associated with resting state amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in

This study examined associations between resting-state amplitude of low frequency fluctuations (ALFF) and negative symptoms represented by total score…

01/10/2023

via Goodreads: Consider this:

[...] it would be far simpler if we could limit ourselves to examining the chemistry and physiology of [the patient's] brain, and to treating mental even...

08/06/2022

"Don’t waste your energy trying to convince others of your worth. Those who see it don’t need to be convinced. And those who don’t see it don’t want to be convinced." ~Emily Maroutian

07/08/2022

When less in more: our case series on the dangers of using CIWA indiscriminately.

In this report, we present a case series involving four patients placed on the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, Revised (CIWA-Ar) protocol for alcohol or sedative-hypnotic withdrawal syndromes, who developed delirium on sustained or increasing symptom-triggered benzodiazepine do...

12/08/2021

Very grateful for the recognition!

Expert recommended Top 3 Psychiatrists in Orange, CA. How do we actually find? ThreeBestRated.com 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, reviews, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence.

11/25/2021

Gratefulness and joy. And also recognotion and sadness for of the many losses, acts of unjustice, and sacrifices that paved the way to our comfortable lives.

The Thanksgiving Day Celebration Originated From a Massacre - Let's Hear the Wampanoag side of the story ...

10/22/2021

How about Aha moments? Aha stories for a in ?

There are some therapists who use therapeutic or inspirational stories as part of their therapy process. Sort of…

08/23/2021

With each new word, you are unveiling another small piece of life.

With each new word, you are unveiling another small piece of life.

08/21/2021

28. The Aristotelian virtue of moderation is comme il faut, amiable, and cold-hearted. Passion is fiery, brazen, invigorating. Aim for the mid-way between boringness and boorishness. Spice up your …

08/21/2021

28. The Aristotelian virtue of moderation is comme il faut, amiable, and cold-hearted. Passion is fiery, brazen, invigorating. Aim for the mid-way between boringness and boorishness. Spice up your moderation with passion, cool down your passion with moderation.

28. The Aristotelian virtue of moderation is comme il faut, amiable, and cold-hearted. Passion is fiery, brazen, invigorating. Aim for the mid-way between boringness and boorishness. Spice up your …

04/28/2021

Read this study to learn how both psychotic and nonpsychotic symptom domains predict functioning and disability across psychotic disorders.