Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

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Dr Thrasher is the past president of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry, the immediate past president of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association, and the medical director of Milwaukee County Crisis Services.

Articles

Focused Practice Designation in Emergency Behavioral Health

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

April 29th 2025

Emergency psychiatry gains recognition with a new focused practice designation, enhancing collaboration between emergency medicine and psychiatry for better patient care.

10 Myths (and Corresponding Truths) About Mass Violence: How Psychiatrists Can Help

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

July 29th 2022

With so much media surrounding mass violence in the US, we need to sort out fact from fiction.

How to Talk to Patients About Firearms

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

May 20th 2021

These 4 questions can help in your discussion about firearm risk mitigation...

Collaboration Between Mental Health Professionals and Law Enforcement

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

April 29th 2021

The president of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry (AAEP) gives a preview of his APA conference presentation.

Debunking 4 Myths Around Mass Shootings

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

April 12th 2021

As the recent waves of violence show, a conversation needs to be had on mass shootings and gun violence...

How to Discuss Cannabis With Your Patients

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

March 11th 2021

The conversation about cannabis is happening now.

The Field as a Master Class in Interviewing

Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

January 29th 2021

Imagine working with a young patient showing signs of psychosis for the past 6 weeks. Your initial assessment appears to rule out medical- or substance-induced etiologies, yet symptoms persist. What's a psychiatrist to do?