Experts discuss that after a positive screen for perinatal mood or anxiety disorders, timely and compassionate intervention—through trusted resources like Postpartum Support International, thoughtful medication and therapy options, and patient-centered education that addresses stigma and supports shared decision-making—is key to achieving meaningful recovery and improved parent-infant outcomes.

Experts discuss that reducing stigma, normalizing mental health conversations from the first prenatal visit, expanding access through integrated and virtual care, and addressing systemic barriers through education, collaboration, and policy reform are all critical strategies for improving the detection and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Psychodynamically-informed pharmacotherapy is much more than “prescribing.”

Current crises threaten children's health and mental well-being globally, highlighting the urgent need for action and support from psychiatry and society.

The complexities of Huntington disease can pose challenges for diagnosis. Let's take a look at its neuropsychiatric symptoms and the need for comprehensive treatment strategies.

"Tonight their eyes meet with the spirit of sacred music..."

We have major mental health risks in our country’s divisiveness and international wars.

Discover the complexities of sleep-related eating disorder, its symptoms, triggers, and effective treatments for better sleep health.

Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) causes brief emotional distress during breastfeeding, often misdiagnosed as postpartum depression, requiring better awareness and support.

Hurricane Katrina's legacy highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed mental health care in disaster recovery, addressing PTSD and long-term emotional impacts.

PharmaTher's KETARx gains FDA approval, paving the way for innovative ketamine treatments in pain management and mental health disorders.

Effective strategies for managing child agitation focus on individualized care, multidisciplinary support, and proactive interventions to ensure safety and calm.

Researchers uncover how serotonin receptor 5-HT1A influences drug interactions, paving the way for faster, targeted psychiatric treatments.

New executive order targets homeless individuals through institutionalization, raising concerns about stigma and lack of real solutions for vulnerable populations.

Explore the intersection of psychiatry and politics as H. Steven Moffic, MD, reflects on Canadian unity and the challenges facing mental health services today.

Explore the evolution and therapeutic potential of GLP-1, a key incretin in diabetes management and weight loss solutions.

UK study of "active ingredients" in early psychosis intervention is applicable to US programs, according to the codirector of Stanford's INSPIRE Clinic.

NRx Pharmaceuticals secures FDA Fast Track designation for NRX-100, a preservation-free formulation of intravenous ketamine for suicidal ideation in depression.

Let's examine the mental health challenges faced by Native Americans and First Nations, highlighting historical trauma and the need for reparative actions.

Panelists discuss how xanomeline/trospium chloride should be positioned as a first-line treatment option rather than waiting for treatment failures, given its superior effect size, comprehensive symptom coverage, and favorable tolerability profile compared with that of traditional antipsychotics.

Panelists discuss how switching patients to xanomeline/trospium chloride requires different cross-titration strategies depending on whether patients are on “done” medications versus “pines” medications, with special attention to anticholinergic effects when transitioning from sedating antipsychotics.

Stay updated on key psychopharmacology developments, including new treatments for schizophrenia and breakthroughs in depression therapy.

The FDA has granted a Type C Meeting to Nutriband for their Aversa fentanyl patch, which aims to revolutionize pain management with its innovative abuse-deterrent technology.

"Even the smallest insects are singing, vibrating their entire bodies, tiny violins of longing and desire. We were made for song."

Let's examine innovative psychiatric approaches to address social conflicts, such as empathy, understanding, and the potential for healing in turbulent times.