
Dr. Carrie Soloway's legacy inspires courage in transgender individuals, highlighting the ongoing challenges and triumphs in mental health and identity.

Dr Moffic is an award-winning psychiatrist who specialized in the cultural and ethical aspects of psychiatry and is now in retirement and retirement as a private pro bono community psychiatrist. A prolific writer and speaker, he has done a weekday column titled “Psychiatric Views on the Daily News” and a weekly video, “Psychiatry & Society,” since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. He was chosen to receive the 2024 Abraham Halpern Humanitarian Award from the American Association for Social Psychiatry. Previously, he received the Administrative Award in 2016 from the American Psychiatric Association, the one-time designation of being a Hero of Public Psychiatry from the Speaker of the Assembly of the APA in 2002, and the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in 1991. He presented the third Rabbi Jeffrey B. Stiffman lecture at Congregation Shaare Emeth in St. Louis on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He is an advocate and activist for mental health issues related to climate instability, physician burnout, and xenophobia. He is now editing the final book in a 4-volume series on religions and psychiatry for Springer: Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Christianity, and now The Eastern Religions, and Spirituality. He serves on the Editorial Board of Psychiatric Times.

Dr. Carrie Soloway's legacy inspires courage in transgender individuals, highlighting the ongoing challenges and triumphs in mental health and identity.

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Explore the importance of gratitude in psychiatry, addressing challenges, stigma, and the pursuit of mental health improvement in communities.

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Explore the emerging field of spiritual psychiatry, addressing the intersection of mental health, ethics, and personal meaning in patient care.

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H. Steven Moffic, MD, explores the connections between "Fiddler on the Roof" and current global issues, blending tradition with hope amid Halloween reflections.

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Pharmacists receive heartfelt appreciation from the public, highlighting their vital role and the need for kindness in healthcare interactions.

Our annual transition has begun...

Explore the rising burnout rates among pharmacists and their impact on patient care during American Pharmacists Month.

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