Alvaro Camacho

Summary

Affiliation: University of California
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Proposal for a bipolar-stimulant spectrum: temperament, diagnostic validation and therapeutic outcomes with mood stabilizers
    Alvaro Camacho
    International Mood Center, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 0603R, USA
    J Affect Disord 85:217-30. 2005
  2. ncbi Crisis visits and psychiatric hospitalizations among patients attending a community clinic in rural Southern California
    Alvaro Camacho
    Imperial County Behavioral Health, El Centro, CA, USA
    Community Ment Health J 48:133-7. 2012
  3. ncbi A factor analysis of different temperament domains in a border region in rural Southern California
    Alvaro Camacho
    Sun Valley Behavioral and Research Center, Imperial, CA, USA
    J Affect Disord 126:46-8. 2010
  4. ncbi Use of GHB compounds by HIV-positive individuals
    Alvaro Camacho
    Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 8677 Villa La Jolla Drive, 1106, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Am J Addict 13:120-7. 2004
  5. ncbi Ethnicity and use of alternative products in psychiatric patients
    Bernardo Ng
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center, 300 S Imperial Ave, Suite 9, El Centro, CA 92243, USA
    Psychosomatics 47:408-13. 2006
  6. ncbi A case series on the hypothesized connection between dementia and bipolar spectrum disorders: bipolar type VI?
    Bernardo Ng
    International Mood Center, and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
    J Affect Disord 107:307-15. 2008
  7. ncbi Methylphenidate for alpha-interferon induced depression
    Alvaro Camacho
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center and Imperial County Behavioral Health Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
    J Psychopharmacol 20:687-9. 2006
  8. ncbi Use of GHB compounds among college students
    Alvaro Camacho
    Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, California 92093-0804, USA
    Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 31:601-7. 2005
  9. ncbi Use of herbal medications among 200 psychiatric outpatients: prevalence, patterns of use, and potential dangers
    Scott C Matthews
    Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Gen Hosp Psychiatry 25:24-6. 2003
  10. ncbi Depression treatment in rural California: preliminary survey of nonpsychiatric physicians
    Bernardo Ng
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center, El Centro, CA, USA
    J Rural Health 18:556-62. 2002

Detail Information

Publications13

  1. ncbi Proposal for a bipolar-stimulant spectrum: temperament, diagnostic validation and therapeutic outcomes with mood stabilizers
    Alvaro Camacho
    International Mood Center, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 0603R, USA
    J Affect Disord 85:217-30. 2005
    ..Accordingly, if bipolarity is ever considered in this interface, it usually pertains to syndromal bipolar I disorder...
  2. ncbi Crisis visits and psychiatric hospitalizations among patients attending a community clinic in rural Southern California
    Alvaro Camacho
    Imperial County Behavioral Health, El Centro, CA, USA
    Community Ment Health J 48:133-7. 2012
    ..These data elucidate the need for longitudinal studies to understand the interactions between psychosocial stressors, ethnicity and social support as determinants of psychiatric hospitalizations...
  3. ncbi A factor analysis of different temperament domains in a border region in rural Southern California
    Alvaro Camacho
    Sun Valley Behavioral and Research Center, Imperial, CA, USA
    J Affect Disord 126:46-8. 2010
    ..Understanding of these temperaments can help understanding psychiatric status and therapeutic needs of a patient population. As the Latino population grows providers need to become more familiar with their psychiatric status...
  4. ncbi Use of GHB compounds by HIV-positive individuals
    Alvaro Camacho
    Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 8677 Villa La Jolla Drive, 1106, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
    Am J Addict 13:120-7. 2004
    ..More controlled studies are needed to evaluate long-term effects of dietary compounds containing GHB, especially among HIV-positive individuals who are actively receiving antiretroviral treatment...
  5. ncbi Ethnicity and use of alternative products in psychiatric patients
    Bernardo Ng
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center, 300 S Imperial Ave, Suite 9, El Centro, CA 92243, USA
    Psychosomatics 47:408-13. 2006
    ..These results may increase awareness among healthcare providers regarding the usage frequency of such complementary/alternative medications products and the different usage patterns across ethnic groups...
  6. ncbi A case series on the hypothesized connection between dementia and bipolar spectrum disorders: bipolar type VI?
    Bernardo Ng
    International Mood Center, and Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
    J Affect Disord 107:307-15. 2008
    ....
  7. ncbi Methylphenidate for alpha-interferon induced depression
    Alvaro Camacho
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center and Imperial County Behavioral Health Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
    J Psychopharmacol 20:687-9. 2006
    ..This report provides further clinical evidence that the neurovegetative symptoms of depression might respond better to a norepinephrine uptake inhibitor or psycho-stimulants...
  8. ncbi Use of GHB compounds among college students
    Alvaro Camacho
    Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, California 92093-0804, USA
    Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 31:601-7. 2005
    ..GHB compounds are commonly used among college students. Given the different reasons for use according to gender and sexual orientation, prevention programs need to sculpt their message according to the target audience...
  9. ncbi Use of herbal medications among 200 psychiatric outpatients: prevalence, patterns of use, and potential dangers
    Scott C Matthews
    Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
    Gen Hosp Psychiatry 25:24-6. 2003
    ..These data are consistent with reports from other patient populations. It is important for psychiatrists to ask all patients about their use of herbs and provide education about potentially dangerous drug-herb interactions...
  10. ncbi Depression treatment in rural California: preliminary survey of nonpsychiatric physicians
    Bernardo Ng
    Sun Valley Behavioral Medical Center, El Centro, CA, USA
    J Rural Health 18:556-62. 2002
    ..The results of this study support the need for enhanced postgraduate training in the treatment of depression for nonpsychiatric physicians, and greater exposure of psychiatric residents to rural psychiatry...
  11. ncbi The internet for medical information about cancer: help or hindrance?
    Scott C Matthews
    Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, USA
    Psychosomatics 44:100-3. 2003
    ..The authors tested a strategy for screening Internet sites to identify those that provide scientifically accurate information regarding complementary/alternative medicine treatments commonly used by cancer patients...
  12. ncbi Use of risperidone long-acting injectable in a rural border community clinic in southern california
    Alvaro Camacho
    Drs Camacho and Ng are with the Imperial County Behavioral Health, El Centro, California, the Sun Valley Research Center, Imperial, California, and the Department of Psychiatry University of California, San Diego
    Psychiatry (Edgmont) 5:43-9. 2008
    ..Additionally, it adds to the burden cost of providing mental health services in underserved rural areas. Long-term injectable antipsychotics are considered a valuable tool to counteract medication nonadherence...
  13. ncbi Modafinil for social phobia and amphetamine dependence
    Alvaro Camacho
    Am J Psychiatry 159:1947-8. 2002