Authors


Carl A. Hammerschlag, MD

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Facing the Fear Monster

Practical suggestions about how we can approach these stressful times in peace and joy.


Christopher Flinton, MD

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5 Domains of Functional Assessment for Disability Evaluation

Problems with any one of these domains can disrupt an individual’s capacity to sustain work capacity.


Yaniv Efrati, PhD

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Normal Versus Abnormal Sexual Behavior in Adolescents

Adolescents explore their sexuality. In most cases, this exploration is normative. At times, however, compulsive sexual behavior is developed and maintained.


Sarah Helland, MD

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The Rabbit Effect

Can kindness help determine who gets sick and who stays healthy?


Marijn Arnoldussen, MD

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Special Issues in Treating Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria

Transgender adolescents and their families experience barriers to care and specialized providers might not always be available. However, the work with transgender adolescents can be rewarding.


Annelou de Vries, MD, PhD

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Special Issues in Treating Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria

Transgender adolescents and their families experience barriers to care and specialized providers might not always be available. However, the work with transgender adolescents can be rewarding.


Anna van der Miesen, MD

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Special Issues in Treating Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria

Transgender adolescents and their families experience barriers to care and specialized providers might not always be available. However, the work with transgender adolescents can be rewarding.


Brian Holoyda, MD, MPH, MBA

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Paraphilias: From Diagnosis to Treatment

From diagnosis to treatment, paraphilias and paraphilic disorders present unique challenges for the general psychiatrist.


Albina Veltman, MD

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7 Ways to Break Barriers When Working With LGBTQ-Identified Patients

Albina Veltman, MD, FRCPC and Tara La Rose, MSW, PhD, RSW, provide Suggestions on how to create an LGBTQ-positive space in health care settings.


Tara La Rose, MSW, PhD, RSW

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7 Ways to Break Barriers When Working With LGBTQ-Identified Patients

Albina Veltman, MD, FRCPC and Tara La Rose, MSW, PhD, RSW, provide Suggestions on how to create an LGBTQ-positive space in health care settings.


Swathi Krishna, MD

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Sexting: the Technological Evolution of the Sexual Revolution

The rise of the Internet and smart phones has created a proliferation of “sexting” between adults and, even more concerning, youths.


The Committee on Work and Organizations of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry

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My Patient Just Lost their Job … What Do We Do Now?

Job loss may negatively impact your patient’s mental health. Read about how you can help.


Shailesh (Bobby) Jain, MD

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Reinventing Relationships

There is an increase in reports of domestic violence. How can you resolve domestic disharmony with your significant other and your family unit as a whole?


Roger M. K. Ng, MBChB, FRCPsych(UK), IDFAPA, DPhil

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Mental Health Crisis in Hong Kong

Although there is ongoing political crisis in Hong Kong, many people are confident that the crisis will resolve. However, the mental health crisis may last for decades.


Fred Liu, MD

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5 Medical Comorbidities Linked to Depression in Older Patients

General medical illness can contribute to affective disorders in elderly patients. Treating the medical illness is an integral part in treating depression in these patients.


Josef I. Ruzek, PhD

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Disaster Response, Mental Health, and Community Resilience

The increase in repeated disasters and associated social stressors linked to global warming is likely to affect the mental wellbeing of billions of persons in the 21st century.


Julianne Flanagan, PhD

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Interpersonal Violence in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders

An overview of the theoretical and empirical literature linking PTSD, substance use, and IPV, as well as risk factors for depression and other psychiatric disorders.


Amber Jarnecke, PhD

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Interpersonal Violence in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders

An overview of the theoretical and empirical literature linking PTSD, substance use, and IPV, as well as risk factors for depression and other psychiatric disorders.


Pojen Deng, MD

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Collaborating for Best Outcomes for Patients With Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is an unusual but important illness mental health care providers need to be aware of. Dr Deng and Dr Yeshokumar discuss.


Anusha Yeshokumar, MD

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Collaborating for Best Outcomes for Patients With Autoimmune Encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is an unusual but important illness mental health care providers need to be aware of. Dr Deng and Dr Yeshokumar discuss.


Robert M. Kaplan, MBChB, FRANZCP, MA, MPhil

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Daniel M’Naghten: The Man Who Changed the Law on Insanity

"Despite many unanswered questions, Daniel M’Naghten is forever remembered as the man who set a lasting legal precedent."


Jonathan E. Alpert, MD, PhD

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Addressing Gaps in the Treatment of Perinatal Mental Health and SUDs

How can psychiatric clinicians improve outcomes for this unique patient population?


Benjamin I. Goldstein, MD, PhD

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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Just as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.


Boris Birmaher, MD

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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Just as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.


Eric A. Youngstrom, PhD

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Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Just as the progress over recent decades has improved the clinical evaluation and management of BD among children and adolescents, the remaining gaps serve to inform future progress.


Mansoor Malik, MD

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Elder Abuse and Ageism During COVID-19

The pandemic hit everyone hard, but what implications and consequences has it had for the older generations?


Partam Manalai, MD

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Treatment Nonadherence: An Epidemic Hidden in Plain Sight

A number of factors affect treatment adherence, including the therapeutic alliance, perceived perceived lack of control, risk of dependence on medications, stigma associated with medication use, and more.


Jessica Lipschitz, MD

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Why You May Want to Swipe Left on Social Media

Based on recent data, it is looking more and more like the answer may be that social media is not particularly beneficial for most of us.


Nikhil Teja, MD

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Is There a Role for Saffron Phytotherapy in Treating Depression?

Patients often have questions concerning integrative therapeutic modalities, and it is important to know the existing evidence as well as limitations of current research.


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