October 13, 2020
Video
Dr Frances discusses how best to deal with emotional and economic problems if you are working on the frontlines of this pandemic.
June 04, 2020
Article
In just 3 months, the virus has changed the lives of our psychiatric patients and of psychiatry forever. What are the next best steps?
April 29, 2020
Article
The doctors, nurses, aids, food staff, and janitors are among the frontline heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. They know its ravages best and are most at risk. We mustn't let them down.
April 17, 2020
Article
Allen Frances, MD, delivers a powerful message for mental health professionals to help them navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 07, 2020
Slideshow
In this 4-part collection, the author shares his experience and provides guidance to all involved in the mental health field-patients, physicians, families, and policymakers.
October 21, 2019
Article
This third in the series provides advice to families on how best to cope with the psychiatric problems of a family member.
October 08, 2019
Article
Recently DSM-IV Chair Allen Frances, MD wrote 50 pieces of advice to clinicians on how best to help their patients. It seems fitting, then, to provide an equal portion of advice for patients who seek help from those clinicians.
October 04, 2019
Article
Here it is-the 50 most important things Allen Frances, MD, has learned in over 50 years studying psychiatry.
October 04, 2019
Article
The “deinstitionalization” movement was meant to correct a stream of neglected patients, a demoralized and disengaged staff, and disappearing doctors. That didn't happen.