Authors


Deb York, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CCRA

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Key Issues in Postpartum Psychiatry at Southern California Conference

Deb York, PMHNP-BC, sheds light on postpartum psychiatry at the conference.


Gordon Friesen

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The Medical Slope of Assisted Death: From "Who May" to "Who Should"

How will the definition of assisted death (AD) as medical care impact its utilization?



Gillian Zambor

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Exploring Music Therapy

3 music therapists share information on their program and treatments.


Sarah Snyder, MS

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Impulse Control Disorders, Psychosis, and Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson Disease

In this CME article, learn more about the complexities of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson disease, including psychosis and cognitive impairment, and effective treatment strategies.


Matthew Brams, MD

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Optimizing Treatment for ADHD

“What we’re striving to do is conquer the unmet needs that are still here with treating ADHD, especially from a medication standpoint.”


Gilbert A. Masterson, MD

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8 Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Treatments of Huntington Disease

In approximately half of patients with Huntington disease, symptoms of depression, irritability/aggression, executive dysfunction, psychosis, cognitive decline, and dementia present long before progressive motor symptoms.


Annabelle M. Mournet

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Implementation Challenges of Universal Suicide Risk Screening in Adult Patients in General Medical and Surgical Settings

The authors share evidence-based guidance for patient safety that minimizes suicide risk in medical settings.


Tresha Gibbs, MD

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Mental Health Disparities Among Black Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected people of color due to legal, social, and economic inequities.


Brendan J. Dunlop

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Risky Business: The Higher Risk of Nonsuicidal Self Injury in Bisexual Individuals

Bisexual individuals are at 4.5 to 6 higher risk of self harming than heterosexual individuals, according to this online study.


Hua-Bin Li, PhD

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Connections Between Food Additives and Psychiatric Disorders

What are the connections between what we eat and disorders such as anxiety and depression?


Jack Bigelow, MA

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The Psychology of Fraud, Episode 4: A Focus on the Human Side

In the final episode of this series, the experts share their conclusions and why examining the human side of fraud—in addition to the instruments of fraud—is key.


Gordon Lavigne, MEd, CEO of the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
Gordon Lavigne, MEd

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Advocacy Group Applaud Joint FDA Committee Proposed Changes to Clozapine REMS Requirements

Gordon Lavigne, MEd, CEO of the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, talk about the joint FDA committee's vote on clozapine REMS.


Jerry Kimbrough

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Coordinating EHR System Data Across Youth Justice Facilities and Reentry Programs: A Critical Bridge to Successful Transitions

Effective coordination of EHR system data between youth justice facilities and reentry programs can play a pivotal role in a youth’s successful reintegration into the community.


Debra Stultz, MD

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Narcolepsy Treatment Advice

In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, and Haramandeep Singh, MD, share advice for community-based psychiatrists on the management of narcolepsy.


Hannah Phillips-Hall, MSN, PMHNP-BC

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Case-Based Psych Perspectives: Treating Schizophrenia in the Era of COVID-19

This article provides a summary of key points discussed in a Case-Based Psych Perspectives Series, shared by Bryce Reynolds, MD, and Hannah Phillips-Hall, MSN, PMHNP-BC.


Geetha Reddy, MD, MPH

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Evaluating Dispositional Capacity in Patients With Late-Life Hoarding Disorder

For older adults, hoarding disorder can have serious consequences. Examine this case study to learn more.


Gary Kenneth Hulse, BBSc, MBSc, PhD

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Cannabis in Pregnancy – Rejoinder, Exposition and Cautionary Tales

Cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with a host of negative outcomes.


Megan Maier, MD

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Creativity Outlets: The Clinician’s Battery for Recharging

The ambiguity of psychiatry naturally lends itself to a story, and creativity is all about telling a story.



Hugh Burke

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Changing the Way Climate Change Psychiatry Is Researched: A Medical Student Perspective

A recent study serves as a model for future studies and lists several implications for the future of climate change psychiatric research.


Sharna Jamadar, PhD

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Are There Sex Differences in Cognition and Does It Matter?

Learn more about key findings on sex differences in cognition, exploring the possible causes and implications for clinical practice.


Jennifer Sotsky, MD, MS

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Lyme Disease in Psychiatry: Controversies, Chronic Symptoms, and Recent Developments

In this CME article, learn more about the controversies surrounding Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, and common neuropsychiatric presentations of and treatment options.


Jessica M. Pierce, MD, MSc

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Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care for Medically Compromised Youth and Young Adults With Eating Disorders

In this CME article, learn more about a protocolized approach to the hospital management of pediatric patients with severe malnutrition related to eating disorders, including the utilization of a multidisciplinary care team and structured psychoeducation materials for families.


Alia Al-Tayyib, PhD

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After COVID-19 and Beyond the Opioid Wave

Lessons from the opioid epidemic should be applied to cases of methamphetamine abuse.


René S. Kahn, MD, PhD

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AI's Role in Advancing Psychiatry

René S. Kahn, MD, PhD, discussed the potential artificial intelligence has to advance the field of psychiatry when diagnosing patients and allowing clinicians to focus on the clinical conversation.


Ellen B. Littman, PhD

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Gender Differences in ADHD and Their Clinical Implications

In this CME article, learn more about the full continuum of presentations and variable trajectories typical of females with ADHD.


Seena Fazel, MBChB, MD, FRCPsych

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Violence Risk Assessment: Using the Oxford Mental Illness and Violence Tool

The use of validated and scalable risk prediction tools can potentially improve mental health outcomes.


Martin P. Paulus, MD

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Screen Media Activity in Youth: Friend or Fiend?

Television, tablets, gaming, phones: how are they impacting child and adolescent mental health?


Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA
Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA

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The “DIY” Psychiatry Movement: A Potential Threat to Patient Welfare and Well-Being

In response to the threats associated with "DIY psychiatry," experts call for a renewed focus on collaboration and shared decision-making.

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