Repairing Our Broken Mental Health Care System: Advice for Policymakers
January 17, 2020
Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) routinely have no access to adequate medication, psychological counseling, social support, and/or housing.
Recent Content
Management of Treatment Resistant Depression in the Elderly
January 16, 2020
This CME activity provides an understanding of treatment resistant depression (TRD) in elderly patients.
11 Signs a Young Patient is Depressed
January 16, 2020
A quick synopsis on how to spot major depression in youth.
An Overview of Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
January 15, 2020
Public endorsement for potential benefits of the marijuana plant is at an all-time high, even in vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women.
Mental Health Crisis in Hong Kong
January 15, 2020
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.
Beginning the Decade With 2020 Vision
January 14, 2020
Here we are—beginning a new day and a new decade—and, once again, we are filled with excitement, hope, anxiety, and fear.
3 Essential Elements of Trauma-Informed Care
January 14, 2020
Patients with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia are more likely to report greater impairment in general functioning as a result of trauma, which is why trauma-informed care is so important.
Appropriate Care After Nonfatal Overdose in Teens Stunningly Poor
January 14, 2020
New research highlights the critical need for quality addiction treatment, especially for younger patients. The lead author provides insights about interventions and obstacles to treatment in this Q&A.
Sexting, Paraphilias, Adolescent Sexual Health, and More
January 13, 2020
7 clinically relevant updates about psychiatric issues connected to sex and sexuality.
Never a Dull Moment in the Life of a Psychiatrist
January 13, 2020
The mixed bag of emotions described here should be familiar to any clinician, especially to a psychiatrist.
