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The Anniversary Effect of 9/11What can be done to help patients turn painful memories into opportunities for posttraumatic growth?
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Addressing the Gender Gap in Psychiatry at APA 2023Experts preview their upcoming presentation on women in psychiatry at the 2023 APA Annual Meeting.
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Understanding the Fear of Missing OutWhy is it so hard to keep from comparing our lives to the lives of others?
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Getting to Know the American Association for Psychiatric Administration and LeadershipLet us introduce you to the organization who wants to promote the professional development of psychiatrists as leaders.
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A Pioneer of Psychosomatic MedicineWidely recognized as the prime mover behind the psychosomatic medicine movement, Helen Flanders Dunbar, MD, PhD. was a clinician, writer, and founder of the American Psychosomatic Society.
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The Failed Concept of Treatment ResistanceExplore treatment resistance at the 2024 APA Annual Meeting!
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New Hope for PTSD Treatment?The latest trial results for MDMA-assisted therapy are in—and they are eye-catching.
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Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Psychiatric Implications of Overturning Roe v Wade"Research clearly demonstrates that although abortion is more likely in highly stressful life situations—which may include mental illness—abortion itself does not cause psychiatric illness; the most common response is relief."
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Malingering as a Maladaptive Pattern of Survival During the PandemicMalingering is a common challenge for emergency department clinicians, particularly during the pandemic. Here are 3 cases of COVID-19–induced malingering.
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Preparing for the Future: The Psychiatric WorkforceDiverse educational backgrounds bring complementary perspectives, strengths, and weaknesses that, when working together, can enhance the quality of care for patients and extend the reach of psychiatric services to underserved populations while maintaining quality and appropriate care.
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How Readily Do Physicians Switch Careers?Is the COVID-19 burnout enough to make some physicians step away from medicine?
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Contingency Management Is a Powerful Clinical Tool for Treating Substance Use Research Evidence and New Practice Guidelines for UseContingency management is an effective behavior change technique commonly used to treat substance use disorders.
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Blocking NeuroinflammationPatients with chronic inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis, are at 800% increased risk for developing Alzheimer disease compared to the general population. A new treatment is in the works to combat this inflammation.
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Solving the Case of the Perplexing SymptomsAlcohol use is often underreported by patients. This case demonstrates the importance of obtaining the most accurate information possible in the initial patient interview.
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Effectively Treating Opioid Use DisorderWhat digital therapeutic treatment for opioid use disorder will soon be available to complement psychiatric care?
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Lessons Learned from a Resident-Driven Mental Health Policy Elective ExperienceOne psychiatry resident describes his experience creating a mental health policy and advocacy elective.
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MDMA's FDA Pause: An Opportunity to Amplify Approved PTSD TreatmentsWhile new treatment options in the PTSD space can be exciting, we cannot lose sight of the treatments that are already readily available.
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On the Legacy and Future of Mental Health in Black CommunitiesPsychiatric Times spoke with Altha Stewart, MD, to discuss Black history in mental health care and strides the psychiatric community is making to ensure a more inclusive future.
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Behind Bars: An Insider’s Perspective on Correctional Psychiatry"The fact is that these patients have a huge capacity to improve their lives, far more than the average person. The work done with them in a clinical setting echoes throughout their families and communities and can be some of the most rewarding work for clinicians."
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Finding Meaning in the Face of SufferingAn added component of cancer treatment is discovering what is most meaningful in the patient’s life and using that to buoy them during difficult moments. That, in a nutshell, is the psychiatrist's role.
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The Winner of the Chrismukkah Contest for Peace: Kenneth Fung, MDThe winner of the Chrismukkah essay contest is…
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988: The 1-Year AnniversaryThe CEO of the AFSP discusses the big 1-year anniversary of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline switch to 988.
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Violence Risk Assessment in the Emergency Department"As society continues to grapple with the consequences of violent behaviors, increasing efforts to understand and mitigate the risks of such behaviors using evidence-based methods and tools will be essential."
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Why Are Patients With COVID-19 at Risk for Drug-Drug Interactions?Drug-drug interactions are complicating COVID-19 treatment. Read what you need to know to keep yourself and your patients safe before and during COVID infection.
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Delivering Health Care Through Digital Mental Health EcosystemsHere’s how a digital mental health ecosystem can seamlessly connect and support all facets of mental health care.
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“Happy Accidents”: Repurposing MetforminThere is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging beyond its effect on glycemic control.
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War—What Is It Good For? Perhaps Modern PsychopharmacologySometimes the war represented more of a hiatus in ongoing research, which was later resumed. In other cases, it led to displacement or imprisonment.
