Authors


Robin Cooper, MD

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We Cannot Abandon Youth to Climate Anxiety

Children have real worries driven by real threats when it comes to climate change.


Thomas T. Kim, PhD

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STAR*D’s Cumulative Remission Rate and Why It Still Matters

Contesters of STAR*D discuss the impact and relevance of the study's remission rates.


Kenneth Fung, MD

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The Role of Psychiatry in Advocating for Diverse Patient Populations in Primary Care Teams

How can consulting psychiatrists help the team provide culturally appropriate care for diverse patient populations?


Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD

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Key Takeaways and the Future of Narcolepsy Treatment

An expert panel concludes the discussion by reviewing factors to consider when diagnosing and treating narcolepsy.


Ashley E. Kivlichan

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Substance Misuse in College Students

The prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.


Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP

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Suicide Rates During the Pandemic

“The pandemic has perhaps shown us how important social and environmental factors are as influencing factors for suicide prevention.”


Todd Shryock

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Your Medicare Patients Are Struggling

About 1 in 6 of Medicare patients report trouble paying Medicare bills and debt.


Russell Lim, MD

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Next Steps: Solutions and Recommendations For Healing

Climate change is a devastating existential threat that can exaggerate preexisting inequities and health/mental health problems. As mental health professionals committed to understanding deep emotional wounds and addressing complexities of relationships, psychiatrists have the tools to assist in bridging the current gaps.


Lindsey MacGillivray, MD, PhD

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COVID-19 Brings Anosmia to the Attention of Psychiatrists

Loss of smell can be devastating for patients. How can psychiatrists deal with the associated psychological effects?


Robert M. Kaplan, MBChB, FRANZCP, MA, MPhil

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Reef Madness: Digging up the Dirt on an Australian Myth

“Hunter’s book is excellently written and highly recommended for readers who want to understand the enormous power of myth in the Australian identity.”


Lucy Lan, MD, MBA

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Perspectives on Global Women’s Mental Health

This diverse group of women came together to explore the challenges in treating mental illness in patients who identify as female.


Artem Trotsyuk, MS

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Chatbots for Child Mental Health Care: Helpful, but Limited

An estimated 7.7 million children have at least 1 mental health disorder. How can chatbots help?


Michelle F. Sloan, MD

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Treatment-Resistant OCD: Strategies and Novel Treatment Options

OCD is highly comorbid and warrants consideration in difficult to treat cases. Learn more here.


Jonathan E. Hickman MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC

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A Case of Clozapine and Cancer

What does cancer treatment mean for psychiatric treatment with clozapine?


Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD

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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on Depression

Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women's depression treatment.


Caleb Rashidian, DO

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Bella, Horrida Bella

“In the realm of psychiatry, the therapeutic value of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the limitations of prose, offering a space for the unsayable and the ineffable.”


Stephen Brannan, MD

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Promising Publication: The Novel Schizophrenia Treatment Gaining Traction

Data published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows promise for a novel schizophrenia treatment.


Benoit H. Mulsant, MD, MS

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COVID-19, Cognition, and Dementias: What Role Has the Pandemic Played?

How does COVID-19 contribute to cognitive impairment in older adults and future cases of dementia?


Deborah J. Jones, PhD

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Issues in Regulating DTx

We need policies that make digital therapeutics accessible and acceptable to a broad patient audience. What barriers are there to reaching that goal?


Sean Pustilnik, MD

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Incorporating Well-Being Into Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

A well-being centered approach expands assessment and treatment for the child’s strengths and opportunities for positive experiences with the family.


Natasha L. Poulopoulos, PhD

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The Noxious Psychological Effects of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislative Bills Sweeping Across the US

The Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill will have a devastating effect on LGBTQ+ youth.


Gil Angela Dela Cruz, MSc

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SUDs in Women and the Importance of Tailored Treatment Approaches

What are the most effective approaches to SUD treatment in this unique patient population?


Alex Mendelsohn, PhD

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Future Proofing Lithium Pharmacokinetic Research

Future use of a 12-hour standardized lithium serum concentration notation: the first step towards more interpretable scientific literature and the return of the therapeutic importance of lithium.


Lori Rubenstein

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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.


Barbara Burton, MD

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Psychopathy: Insights for General Practice

While incarceration is the definitive “treatment” for some, psychopathy exists on a spectrum like any other mental disorder; more recent research suggests the condition is capable of responding to treatment.


Andreas Maercker, MD, PhD

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Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth: Cultural Implications for Psychiatrists

Acknowledging a patient's ability to grow and recover may help them feel more understood despite ongoing suffering.


Yaakov S. Green, MD, MBA

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Adding Insult to Narcissistic Injury: Comorbidity of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

Diagnosing this intricate comorbidity demands a nuanced approach. Here's what you need to know.


Rahn K. Bailey, MD

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SPIRIT (Social Psychiatry Interested in Recovery from International Trauma) Voices Some Current Concerns

All these events that occurred over the weekend bear social psychiatric weight.


Kirk Nylen, PhD

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Brain Capital: An Emerging Investment Opportunity

Brain Capital: a fresh approach to technologies and investing.


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