Dr. Jessica Giddens RN

Title of the Reference Article: Efficacy and safety of the muscarinic receptor agonist KarXT (xanomeline–trospium) in schizophrenia (EMERGENT-2) in the USA: results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose phase 3 trial Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02190-6 Citation: 1. Kaul I, Sawchak S, Correll CU, et al. Group Kaul I, Sawchak S, Correll CU, et…

I have just posted another piece on social media and psychopathology. I really would like your feedback, links to scientific works, and dialogue!

So I thought I would write another post about social media and psychopathology that was inspired by reading this article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202408/2-ways-that-the-ick-can-ruin-a-perfectly-good-relationship I have talked about how there is research that has shown that social media use is amplifying especially more negative behavioral traits. Here is one on…

Check out this article I just read on personality and psychopathology in the context of social media use.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010440X22000682?via%3Dihub So today I wanted to talk about a topic that I think I will hopefully be posting more on in coming days in addition to my autism and other healthcare related posts. I really liked this article because it opened up with looking at symptom overlap and the transdiagnostic approach, which is going to be so much more…

I think this article gives a very good viewpoint, especially in light of this whole #socialmedia #digitalmedia #internet driven #selfdiagnosis of #autism #asd #AuDHD. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7366944/ In reality, it more likely technology overuse induced deficits in cognitive dysfunction, including decreased working memory, decreased executive function, decreased…

*disclaimer – thoughts are always my own – my posts are not to take the place of seeking help with a medical professional has an established relationship in your care* I came across an interesting article last night that I thought I would share some thoughts on: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2778209 I believe this is an exceptionally important read. What struck me…

I just want to know, when did it suddenly become popular to become autistic? I woke up one day and all the sudden everyone is wanting to get diagnosed? Okay, not everyone, I am certain it is because a lot of social media sites are currently “connecting people” with their “communities”. However, I have found that this connection has left little in the way of actual dialogue. I think I will write…

I had my first attempt at Gnocchi. I aced it…okay the iodized salt wasn’t needed..,but it was delicious. If you want to try a delicious in less than 10 min meal. Then… 1. Take oil (I used coconut as I like to be more anti-inflammatory) and heat it up in a skillet on high heat 2. Put the Gnocchi in with minced garlic and heat until it is browning. Once that happens add a garlic salt blend of…