Authors


Albert Stuart Reece, MBBS, FRCS, FRCS, FRACGP, MD

Latest:

Cannabis in Pregnancy – Rejoinder, Exposition and Cautionary Tales

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



Catherine Lanteri, MD

Latest:

Developing Your Skills at the Intersection of Work and Psychiatry

Here’s how the Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry can help you connect with your fellow psychiatrists about complex mental health issues in the workplace.


Jia Pamela Guo, MD Candidate 2021

Latest:

When Oaths Are Broken: A Call to Action

The medical community must examine how and what we can do to welcome and serve the black and brown communities that may view us as the authority they dare not call.


Tonya Cross Hansel, PhD, LMSW

Latest:

Suicide Prevention and COVID-19's Impact

Issues of well-being, especially during a disaster or pandemic, are not going to disappear. Dr Cross Hansel talks suicide prevention week and how to get patients back to their pre-pandemic mental health state.


H. Edmund Pigott, 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.


Nichole D. Olson, PhD

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Clinical Pearls: Treating Trauma and Psychosis

Learn more about best practices when treating comorbid trauma and psychosis.


Michael Ashley Stein, PhD, JD

Latest:

Restorative Justice vs Hate Speech

How can we prevent retraumatization of vulnerable individuals and enable them to seek redress?


Aisha O. Adigun, MD

Latest:

Medication Modification Equivalent for Virtual and In-Person Psychiatric Visits

Mental health leads with 36% of all outpatient visits and 39% of all telehealth services. What effect does this have on psychiatric practice?



Gemma Mestre-Bach, PhD

Latest:

Co-occurring Substance Use and Eating Disorders

What does existing research say about the connection between substance use disorders and eating disorders?



Larry Miller, MD

Latest:

Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Larry Miller, MD, CEO of Apnimed, discusses the ins and outs of sleep apnea.



Ellen Wermter, FNP-BC

Latest:

Clinicians’ Perspectives on Treatment Options, Accessibility, and Adherence in Narcolepsy

Panelists discuss the need for individualized narcolepsy management using complementary therapies like pitolisant, solriamfetol, and lower-sodium oxybate; emphasize persistence in overcoming insurance barriers through detailed documentation; and highlight practical adherence strategies alongside patient education and psychosocial support—including resources like Project Sleep and cognitive behavioral therapy—to optimize outcomes.


Ron Acierno, PhD

Latest:

PTSD in Late Life: An Update on Clinical Issues

Trauma-related psychiatric disorders such as PTSD and grief often go undetected and untreated in older adults. Here's how to help.


M Belén Blasco, MD

Latest:

Synaptic Dysfunction in Psychosis Explored at ACNP Meeting

New research links reduced synaptic density,early psychosis, and cannabis use, offering insights into negative symptoms and potential interventions.


Rachel Dalthorp, MD, MHSA

Latest:

The Role of Psychedelics in Psychiatry: A Conversation With Rachel Dalthorp, MD, MHSA

The FDA Meeting of the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee evaluating the New Drug Application for MDMA is happening now. How do clinicians feel about this potential treatment for PTSD?


Francois Véron

Latest:

Brain Capital: An Emerging Investment Opportunity

Brain Capital: a fresh approach to technologies and investing.


Taish Malone, PhD, LPC-S

Latest:

The Negative Impact of the Biodiversity Threat on Mental Health

What are ghosts and ghouls compared to the looming threat of the declining global biological state?


Michelle P. Durham, MD, MPH

Latest:

Impact of Stigma for Patients With Dual Diagnosis

What is the clinician’s role in reversing stigma for better outcomes?


Benjamin Li, MD

Latest:

Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort: Polypharmacy for Patients With Substance Use Disorders

To expertly utilize polypharmacy, it is imperative that clinicians stay abreast of new literature, check for drug-drug interactions, and be aware of emerging trends in drug use.


Gaurava Agarwal, MD

Latest:

The Importance of Cultural Understanding

How important is it to understand a person’s ethnicity and cultural norms when developing a treatment plan?


Dafe Jessa, DO

Latest:

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

Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.


David Medina, MD

Latest:

Bipolar Disorders: Basic Concepts and Management Principles in the Pursuit of Individualized Care

Bipolar I disorder (BD-I) can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to overlapping symptoms and stigma. What can clinicians utilize to help manage BD-I for better long-term outcomes?


Rebekah Bernard, MD

Latest:

Dear Younger Self: Female Physicians Share Financial Advice

Financial success requires planning and thoughtfulness. What do female physicians wish they would have done differently or better?


Casey Berson, MD

Latest:

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.


Kerstin Hazelbaker

Latest:

Patient Case: Impact of ADHD on Quality of Life

Panelists discuss how a patient named Kerstin was diagnosed with attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life during college when she struggled with organization and scheduling beyond her known dyslexia, leading to successful treatment with various stimulant medications including participation in clinical trials.


Alison Reminick, MD

Latest:

Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression

Experts discuss that while anyone can experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, individuals with personal or family mental health histories, recent trauma, or medication changes are at higher risk, and emphasize the critical importance of informed, individualized medication management during pregnancy and lactation to balance risks, prevent undertreatment, and ensure the well-being of both parent and child.


Shanila Shagufta, MD, MPH

Latest:

Keeping Communities Safe: Early Intervention to Prevent School Shootings

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