Authors


Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM

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Substance Use Disorder: A Brain Disease

Medication, counseling, and support—just as important in substance use disorder treatment as any other brain disease.


Yuri Maricich, MD

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Introducing the First FDA-authorized Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Insomnia

A new treatment has been found effective for treating a common sleep disorder.


Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, CSP

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Take Time for Kindness and Gratitude

Busy clinicians can benefit from a few minutes of self-care a day.


Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD

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Factoring Loneliness

What factors make individuals more susceptible to loneliness? Gender? Race? Age?


Elisabeth Netherton, MD

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Mothers With Borderline Personality Disorder Often Experience Trauma

Mothers with borderline personality disorder often have experienced early-life trauma. How can you help?


Fuad Khan, MD, MBA

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Establishing Human Connection

What makes your patient feel good and what breaks them apart?


Nicole Martinez-Martin, PhD

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Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Digital Therapeutics

Digital therapeutics need to be integrated into care ethically, but how?


Michael Hogan

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Let’s Build Brains Better! Brain Science-Inspired Policies for the Future

In order to face the rapidly changing, increasingly complex, and globally connected world, we need to focus on the importance of early brain and child development.


Aleksandar Skuban, MD

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Clinical Advances in Treating PPD on the Horizon

A new treatment in development is poised to be a game-changer for patients with postpartum depression.


Afroz Shamim, MD

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Headaches: The Common, Challenging Comorbidity

What's the best way to manage headaches and psychiatric disorders?


Jason Beaman, DO, MS, MPH

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Insights From the 2022 AAPL Annual Meeting

The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law hosted its first in-person meeting in October 2022. Check out these highlights.


Steven Sust, MD

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Child Psychiatrists: We Desperately Need More Shows Like & Juliet

This show is an example of how performances can be used to improve public mental health through inclusive and authentic positive representation, and inspiring hope.


Kyle Hodges, MD, PGY-4, CAP Fellow

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Chemotherapy-Induced Psychosis in an Adolescent

Check out this case study to learn more about how viral infections might play a role in triggering psychotic disorders.


Albert Dickan, MD

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Exploring the Role of Brexpiprazole in Alzheimer Dementia Agitation

How efficacious is brexpiprazole as a treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer disease?


Maryam Sorkhou, PhD (Cand)

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Intimate Partner Violence Victimization: How It Relates to Substance Use in Women

In this CME, review the risks and clinical implications of intimate partner violence on women’s substance use and treatment.


Jamie Sandys

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Wish for Hope

New Make-A-Wish study gives eye-opening insight into the mental and emotional impact of wish-granting for children battling critical illnesses.


Tom Okamoto, MD

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The Case for Psychiatric Reparations

A diverse group of psychiatrists elaborates on the difficult conversation surrounding reparations, and why our society needs to pay attention.


Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW

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The Trauma-Focused CBT and Family Acceptance Project: An Integrated Framework for Children and Youth

"Well-meaning" behavior by parents or guardians could be contributing to high levels of depression, suicidality, substance use, and other adverse outcomes in their child.



Iain C. Campbell, PhD

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The Status of Neuromodulation Trials in Eating Disorders

"20% to 30% of patients develop a persistent, hard-to-treat illness."


Diane Chen, PhD

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Fertility Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary Youth: Opportunities for Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists should discuss fertility with TNB youth during medical and mental health visits—early and often.


Hussein Zalzale, MD

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The Impact of Cannabis Use on Medication Adherence: A Particular Focus in Psychosis

What is the effect of cannabis use on adherence to medications in patients with psychosis?


Erica Koenig, PhD

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EMPOWERing the Next Generation

An expert discusses recent research evaluating a selective M4 positive allosteric modulator for the treatment of schizophrenia.


Monica Macellaro, MD

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Gender and Sex Issues in Bipolar Disorder

What are the differences in epidemiological and clinical characteristics of bipolar disorder between the sexes?


Nicole E. Miller, PA-C

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A Double Whammy: Psychosis and Huntington Disease

When the patient has significant comorbid psychiatric problems, high risk of suicide, and Huntington disease, the role of clinician spills over into patient advocate in a complex medical system.


Jessica Rohr, PhD

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Mothers With Borderline Personality Disorder Often Experience Trauma

Mothers with borderline personality disorder often have experienced early-life trauma. How can you help?


Madeleine Mendelow

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Jew-ish

A fourth-year medical student reflects on the non-traditional traditions that came from growing up in a 2-physician, 2-religion household.


Erin Smith

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Building Brain Resilience: A Multi-Level Systems Approach

Beyond the COVID-19-driven shock, we must develop a resilient future in an increasingly uncertain world.


Rebecca Leaman

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Feeling Lucky? Convergence Mental Health as a Mechanism for Serendipitous Innovation

This mindset might be the key to mental health breakthroughs.


Neil Baum, MD

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Professional Courtesy: Guidelines for Physicians

What is allowed in terms of professional courtesy for physicians, including waiving fees for financial hardship or providing discounted care for physician colleagues and their families?

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