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Description

In this CME article, the authors analyzed research studies of oxytocin in patients with various psychiatric disorders to determine the role that oxytocin may have in the pathophysiology of, and as a potential therapy for, these disorders, including in relation to attachment. For the major disorders discussed, the authors reviewed patients' plasma levels, genetic studies, and patients' response to exogenous oxytocin. The authors also discussed the clinical implications and limitations of oxytocin therapy in psychiatric disorders.

Purpose of Activity

To explore the literature for evidence on oxytocin dysfunction in a variety of psychiatric disorders and highlight the need for further research to understand the role of the oxytocin system in these disorders and to help develop new treatment modalities.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the biological role of oxytocin in forming attachments.
  2. Evaluate the relationship between various neuropsychiatric disorders and oxytocin.
  3. Identify clinical implications of using oxytocin to treat various neuropsychiatric disorders.

Disclosures

All faculty members and all LCMEI staff members in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they and their spouse/life partners (if any) have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planner
Professions: Physician
Test Code: HRP0513
Published: Sep/Oct 2013
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: David M. Cochran, Daniel Fallon, Michael Hill, Jean A. Frazier
Categories: Psychosocial/Psychiatric
Specialties: Psychiatry
Topics: Anxiety , Autism , Bipolar Disorder , Depression , Mood Disorders , Oxytocin , Schizophrenia