Dr. Williams Published in Open Journal of Psychiatry
In its October 2011 issue, the Open Journal of Psychiatry published an article by Dr. Reg Williams entitled, “Influence of paroxetine and cognitive/behavioral strategies in neurocardiogenic syncope and depression: a case report.” The article presents a single case report of a 20-year old female diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) and moderate depressive symptoms. Patients diagnosed with NCS experience temporary losses of consciousness or feelings of weakness and fatigue.
Dr. Williams’s article reports that a multi-faceted treatment approach yielded positive results for the patient. The treatment included a low dose of paroxetine and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as a detailed explanation of NCS to the patient and a number of cognitive/behavioral strategies such as deep breathing, progressive relaxation, imagery, and sleep. The conclusion of Dr. Williams’s study is that a multimodal approach may offer the best treatment strategy for patients with NCS.
