Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS

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Dr Ratnakaran is an assistant professor and geriatric psychiatrist at Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He also serves as the medical director of CONNECT, 24-hour emergency evaluation and referral service of Carilion Clinic.

Articles

Challenges for Older Adults: Insights From a Geriatric Psychiatrist at the APA Annual Meeting

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS;Leah Kuntz

May 22nd 2025

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBs, highlights the rising stressors for older adults, emphasizing the urgent need for improved health care and support systems.

The Loneliness Epidemic: Insights From the 2025 APA Annual Meeting

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS;Leah Kuntz

May 19th 2025

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS, highlights the growing loneliness epidemic and emphasizes its severe impact on mental and physical health at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting.

Psychiatry Needs to Care About Climate Change: Reflections From the 2025 APA Annual Meeting

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS;Leah Kuntz

May 18th 2025

Mental health professionals recognize the profound impact of climate change on anxiety, depression, and overall well-being, urging proactive support for affected patients, says one APA attendee.

New Psychiatric Times Climate Change Section Editor

Leah Kuntz;Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS

May 14th 2025

Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS, Psychiatric Times' new Climate Change Section Editor, explores the intersection of climate change and mental health, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support in clinical practice.