H. Steven Moffic, MD, reflects on mental health challenges amid political turmoil, emphasizing the need for effective advocacy and support in the community.

It is critical to recognize the early signs of schizophrenia and provide timely intervention to prevent full-blown psychosis in adolescents.

This commentary explores the rising skepticism toward psychiatry, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that values both medication and psychosocial support.

New research reveals the complex relationship between ADHD and bipolar disorder, highlighting genetic overlaps and treatment considerations for effective management.

Ecopipam shows promise as a safe, effective treatment for Tourette syndrome in children and adolescents, significantly reducing tic severity and improving quality of life.

Let's examine the effectiveness of recent protests, peaceful rallies, innovative strategies, and their impact on social change.

The FDA's removal of clozapine REMS enhances access to treatment, while new educational initiatives empower clinicians to improve patient care.

"As my daughter and I rehearse for the interview, I assure her no one asked me the cookie question..."

According to this pioneer, mental health professionals should embrace a new mindset: to consider how to can apply expertise not only within the confines of the exam room, but in boardrooms, in startups, in classrooms, and in community centers.

Let's explore the evolving role of fathers, societal shifts, and the impact of gaming on male identity and mental health.

Panelists discuss how ADHD diagnosis impacts families through stress and challenges but can also provide relief and understanding, while addressing quality of life effects including academic performance, family functioning, driving safety, and the need for structure and routine management.

Panelists discuss how diagnostic challenges include ensuring symptoms are developmentally appropriate, distinguishing ADHD from other conditions like depression and anxiety, and using tools like Vanderbilt and Connors scales to assess symptoms across multiple settings.

A psychiatrist thoughts for Father's Day.

Learn more about how to best assess and treat tardive dyskinesia.

"Maybe the question is a test to uncover applicants who crumble under pressure, or a tactic to learn how much dough the future doctor hopes to earn..."

Making redemption more explicit in psychiatry will increase the study of its possible influence and connections.

Now more than ever, capturing and scaling the ingredients that make for compelling and impactful teaching for trainees is vital to our future.

"The Inspiration Trap": the belief that a special talent or knowledge or divine gift—something outside of the artist—is necessary.

We're halfway through our 40th anniversary!

What do readers think of redemption in psychiatry?

Prevention of wars would reduce the extraordinary loss of lives and major trauma.

US Senators have reintroduced The Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act to increase access to prescription digital therapeutics and decrease barriers to care.

Diverse educational backgrounds bring complementary perspectives, strengths, and weaknesses that, when working together, can enhance the quality of care for patients and extend the reach of psychiatric services to underserved populations while maintaining quality and appropriate care.

The government has always played an important role in health care. Recent changes, however, are actively altering the practice of medicine and are posed to have a deep and lasting psychiatric impact on patients. Learn more here.

Mental health: it is time to do what is needed now or it will be more extensive and expensive later.