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Daffodils as Antidepresssants (What Wordsworth Knew)

Sharon Packer, MD

April 16, 2014 | Depression, PTSD, Psychopharmacology

By Sharon Packer, MD

When Wordsworth rhapsodized about yellow flowers, it is doubtful that he expected his verse to translate into the mental health realm. Yet that is exactly what happened.

Kurt Cobain: A Modern Tragedy From a Mental Health Perspective

Arjune Rama, MD

April 15, 2014 | Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Film And Book Reviews, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide

By Arjune Rama, MD

In addition to being a well-researched piece, clinicians will be drawn in by author Charles R. Cross's personal experience documenting Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain. Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, committed suicide 20 years ago this month.

Mini-quiz: Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Dependence

April 15, 2014 | Alcohol Abuse, Addiction, Psychopharmacology, Quizzes, Substance Use Disorder

By Psychiatric Times Editors

What medications are FDA approved for alcohol dependence? Take the quiz and learn more.

A Dark Side of Dementia Care

James M. Ellison, MD, MPH

David Hsu, MD

April 15, 2014 | Dementia

By James M. Ellison, MD, MPH and David Hsu, MD

Placing black floor mats in front of exits to deter demented nursing home residents from dangerous wandering may pose ethical questions.

Global Child Mental Health

Myron L. Belfer, MD, MPA

April 14, 2014 | Cultural Psychiatry

By Myron L. Belfer, MD, MPA

Global child mental health in low- and middle-income countries faces all of the challenges of Western society and many more. This article examines the issues.

When it Comes to Mass Murder, Think Method and Means—Not Motive

Allen Frances, MD

Blog | April 14, 2014 | Couch in Crisis, Disaster Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Trauma And Violence

By Allen Frances, MD

Firearms are the means of death in thousands of suicides and homicides every year. There is no denying that free access and wide availability has made gun death a major threat to our public health. More in this commentary.

Psychiatrist Baseball Cards

Richard M. Berlin, MD

April 14, 2014 | Poetry

By Richard M. Berlin, MD

I’d love to create a new set every year, our glossy portraits on one side, caduceus in the corner, honors, cure rates, and publications on the back...

Videos
Podcasts

Risk of Aggressive Behavior in Bipolar Disorder
Javier Ballester, MD
April 08, 2014 | Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder
By Javier Ballester, MD
Ranked by the World Health Organization among the top 10 most disabling disorders in the world, bipolar disorder was the subject of review in a recent study. Here, a video summary by the lead author of a study on bipolar disorder and aggression.
Video Vignette: Psychiatry in Spain and the US
Javier Ballester, MD
March 26, 2014 | Cultural Psychiatry
By Javier Ballester, MD
How does psychiatry in Spain differ from the US? More in this video vignette.
Words Heal: Coping With Cancer
Richard M. Berlin, MD
March 25, 2014 | Couch in Crisis, Depression, Poetry, Psychotherapy
By Richard M. Berlin, MD
When a full-time writer's husband was diagnosed with cancer, she found writing poetry helped her cope. She guessed that others would, like her, find their experiences with cancer best expressed through poetry. So began The Cancer Poetry Project.
End-of-Life Decisions: Who Decides and the Role of the Psychiatrist
Richard Martinez, MD, MH
Casey Frank, JD, MPH
March 20, 2014 | CME, Cultural Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Risk Assessment
By Richard Martinez, MD, MH and Casey Frank, JD, MPH
This article reviews end-of-life decision making by providing the information on associated legal decisions as well as a personal account of what is involved in making the final decision.

Eating Disorders: Research and Future Directions
B. Timothy Walsh, MD
Joanna Steinglass, MD
March 21, 2014 | Eating Disorders, Depression
By B. Timothy Walsh, MD and Joanna Steinglass, MD
What do we know about eating disorders and what are the next steps in treatments and research? More in this podcast.
Treatment for Eating Disorders and the Path to Wellness
Michael Devlin, MD
Deborah Glasofer, PhD
March 12, 2014 | Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Child Adolescent Psychiatry
By Michael Devlin, MD and Deborah Glasofer, PhD
Podcast: Experts summarize effective treatment options for patients with eating disorders and discuss common features, medical components of anorexia and bulimia, behavioral features, and psychological symptoms.
An Overview of Eating Disorders
Evelyn Attia, MD
Allegra Broft, MD
February 12, 2014 | Eating Disorders
By Evelyn Attia, MD and Allegra Broft, MD
Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder remain a challenge, but research continues and more is learned every day. Experts discuss symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and medical complications of eating disorders, as well as implications for treatment.
Social Anxiety in Adolescents
Anne Marie Albano, PhD
James Hambrick, PhD
February 07, 2014 | Child Adolescent Psychiatry, Anxiety
By Anne Marie Albano, PhD and James Hambrick, PhD
Although social anxiety can be a challenge at any point across the lifespan, it can present a unique set of challenges during the teenage years. More in this podcast.

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