SPOTLIGHT -
Investigational Agent in Proof-of-Concept Trial Shows Rapid Improvement of Treatment-Resistant Depression
Onfasprodil shows promise as a rapid treatment for resistant depression, offering fewer side effects than ketamine in recent clinical trials.
Reflections on Resilience
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder: Perspectives on Comorbid Anxiety and Stuttering
Half of patients with stuttering also experience anxiety, highlighting the psychiatrist’s role in care and support.
FDA Clears Accelerated Protocol for Deep TMS to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
FDA clears accelerated deep TMS protocol for major depressive disorder, offering faster treatment with similar outcomes and fewer visits.
Evaluating the Efficacy of CBT Plus Psychopharmacology vs Psychopharmacology Alone in the Treatment of Adult ADHD
Combining cognitive behavioral therapy with medication enhances ADHD treatment in adults, showing significant benefits within 3 months.
AD04 for Alcohol Use Disorder: Favorable Feedback From FDA Following End of Phase 2 Meeting
Adial Pharmaceuticals has received feedback from FDA on the AD04 phase 3 adaptive clinical trial design and broader clinical development strategy.
Burnout Is Not a Rite of Passage: Why Peer Support Matters More Than Ever
Peer mentoring enhances psychiatric care by supporting new providers, reducing burnout, and fostering collaboration among NPs and PAs in mental health.
Alzheimer Disease Risk Found Related to Timing of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Post-Menopausal Patients
Timing hormone replacement therapy post-menopause significantly influences Alzheimer disease risk, with early treatment offering protective benefits against cognitive decline.
Chatbots Can Be Dangerous For Kids
Chatbots engage youth with connection but pose serious risks, potentially harming mental health and fostering unhealthy attachments. Awareness and regulation are crucial.
Medical Education...
"What they taught in school was not what we needed, and what we needed (they said) could not be conveyed."
Heads-Up for Moral Injury
Explore the impact of moral injuries on health care workers and the need for systemic change to support their well-being and mental health.
Developing Resilience in Patients
Discover effective strategies to build resilience and thrive through life's challenges, from personal growth to support systems and professional help.
Early Psychosis Intervention: New Research Identifies Critical Components
New research highlights the effectiveness of early psychosis intervention programs, emphasizing low caseloads and clozapine access to reduce relapse rates.
Treating Moral Injuries
Explore the evolving landscape of moral injury treatment in health care, emphasizing trust, advocacy, and innovative therapeutic approaches.
“America Is in the World, the World Is in America”: APA’s Council on International Psychiatry and Global Health
America is in the world, the world is in America.
Genetic and Comorbidity Studies Suggest New Model for Understanding Stuttering
Shelly Jo Kraft, MS, PhD, lays the foundation for a new approach that emphasizes the role of comorbidities in stuttering.
Conference Highlights Interdisciplinary Collaboration as Key to Advancing Stuttering Care
Collaborating with speech pathologists and others improve care for patients who stutter.
Conference Brings Together Researchers, Clinicians, Patient Advocates To Address Unmet Needs
Gerald A. Maguire, MD, details the unmet needs in stuttering at the inaugural conference.
No, Antidepressants Do Not Provoke Mass Shootings
Simplistic explanations and convenient scapegoats belie the complexity of mass shootings.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia and Hypnotic Deprescribing
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia effectively treats chronic insomnia, promoting long-term sleep improvement through targeted behavioral strategies.
Defining and Finding Moral Injuries
Moral injuries in health care professionals became an increasing focus during the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the obstacles, uncertainty, and risks of patient care.
Remembering 9/11: Insights on Collective Trauma, Resiliency, and PTSD
More than 20 years later, what have we learned about PTSD, resiliency, and trauma?
The “Create Resilience” Youth Art Contest for Suicide Prevention Announces Winners
Oregon's "Create Resilience" Youth Art Contest celebrates creativity in mental health, showcasing powerful youth submissions that inspire hope and connection.
Treatment Resistance: It’s Complicated
It is time to redefine treatment resistance, a definition in which we emphasize comprehensive evaluations and personalized approaches for better patient outcomes.
Access to Care: The Case of Ketamine
An expert expresses concerns over NRx-100's "expanded access" for ketamine, questioning its safety claims and prioritizing market strategy over patient care.
Charlie Kirk and 9/11: Are We All Potential First Responders at Risk for Moral Injuries?
This article explores the lasting impact of 9/11 on mental health, moral injury, and the role of first responders in crisis situations.
A Psychiatrist's Reflections on the Country
Frank A. Clark, MD, reflects on current state of our country.
Positive Data Presentation on Oveporexton for Narcolepsy
Takeda's oveporexton shows promising results in treating narcolepsy type 1, significantly improving symptoms and quality of life in clinical trials.
Changing the Narrative on Suicide Prevention: A Conversation With AFSP’s Christine Yu Moutier, MD
Christine Yu Moutier, MD, discusses suicide prevention strategies, highlighting risk factors and the importance of culturally competent care for vulnerable populations.
Is Media Training Suicide Prevention?
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Media training emerges as a vital tool for psychiatrists, enhancing suicide prevention efforts and combating misinformation in mental health.