Authors


James L. Knoll III, MD

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Guidance Along the Path: 20 Meditations for Psychiatry Residents

In the spirit of honoring and guiding trainees, the authors provide advice to today’s psychiatric residents-the psychiatric leaders of tomorrow.


Michael Hamblin, PhD

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Will the Photobiomodulation Trial Be the One to Turn the Tide Against Alzheimer Disease?

In light of recent failed trials, why would another trial by a small Canadian company be expected to succeed against the odds?


Courtney Simpson, MS

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Higher Levels of Care for Eating Disorders: A Practical Guide

Eating disorders (ED) are associated with significant comorbid psychopathology and the most extensive medical complications of any psychiatric disorder.


Guido K.W. Frank, MD

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Pharmacological Management of Treatment-Resistant Anorexia Nervosa

Only 13% to 50% of AN patients are considered recovered 1 to 2 years posttreatment, and 20% to 30% go on to develop a chronic and unremitting course of AN. How can we improve these outcomes?


Wendy Spettigue, MD

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Understanding and Treating Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, is a newly introduced eating disorder in DSM-5. Given that the disorder was introduced in 2013, it remains unclear how prevalent ARFID is in the general population.


Mark L Norris, MD

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Understanding and Treating Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, is a newly introduced eating disorder in DSM-5. Given that the disorder was introduced in 2013, it remains unclear how prevalent ARFID is in the general population.


Beth Mark, MD, MES

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Fostering Human Connection in a Sustainable Virtual World

How can psychiatry meet its ethical duty to mitigate climate change while also promoting collegiality at conferences?


Jarrod Marks, MD

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Zen and the Art of Documentation

Lawyers tend to be good at spotting unexplained inconsistencies in documentation. Take these steps to protect yourself.


Raviteja Innamuri, MD, DPM

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Leveraging Analogies in Psychiatry

The use of analogies can improve the patient-clinician relationship, foster the therapeutic alliance, and open a dialogue for psychoeducation.


Deepa Ramaswamy, MD

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Leveraging Analogies in Psychiatry

The use of analogies can improve the patient-clinician relationship, foster the therapeutic alliance, and open a dialogue for psychoeducation.


Brent M. Kious, MD, PhD

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Physician Aid-in-Dying and the Proper Role of Physicians

According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.


Margaret P. Battin, PhD

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Physician Aid-in-Dying and the Proper Role of Physicians

According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.


John Calvin Chatlos, MD

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Navigating Addiction Treatment in the Face of Difficulties

How can clinicians help patients struggling with addiction, especially during this time when uncovering past traumas might feel impractical?


Mark A. Oldham, MD

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What Are Clinicians Missing About Catatonia?

An estimated 5% to 10% of acute psychiatric inpatients have catatonia—yet catatonia remains widely underdiagnosed.


Khushminder Chahal, MD

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Collaborative Care Meets Hospital Medicine: Proactive Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Mental illness accounts for a third of all years lived with disability and is associated with twice the relative risk of all-cause mortality. An estimated 8 million deaths are attributable to mental disorders every year, with two-thirds due to comorbid medical illness.


Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD

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Cannabis, Psychosis, and the Legal Implications: Chicken or Egg?

Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.


Rana Elmaghraby, MD

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The APA Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families Shares Important Information on Cyberbullying

As the nation continues to grapple with the children’s mental health crisis, the American Psychiatric Association Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families is exploring the ways in which clinicians can best support their patients.


Ozra Nobari, MD

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Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents

This CME article provides an understanding of the treatment modalities for the management of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents.


Mike Hennessy Sr

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It’s a Small World, After All

Now more than ever, we recognize the importance of our global community.


Benson Ku, MD

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Who Knew? The Implications of One Environmental Policy for Mental Health

The Clean Air Act (CAA) turned 55 years old last year. Most millennials and Gen Xers have had little idea what this legislation has meant for us, even though it may have given us each almost a year of productive life.


Jason Caplan, MD

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Introduction: The “Lumpers” and the “Splitters”

In this Special Report we offer articles that address the interplay of psychiatric and infectious disease.


Robert Yolken, MD

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Cameron Quanbeck, MD

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Lisa Shwartz, NP, RN

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Megan K. Skelly, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Bethany A. Wattengel, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Kaitlyn E. Starr, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


John A. Sellick, Jr, DO, MS

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Kari A. Mergenhagen, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Gjumrakch Aliev, MD, PhD

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4 Factors That Play Pivotal Roles in Alzheimer Disease Progression

At present there are no treatments to stop or delay underlying disease progression. Current prevalent therapies help to mask the symptoms, but they do not solve underlying causes. A fundamental premise for effective treatment is to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease at the earliest stage.

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