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Mercedes Martinez, MD

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Where Are the Brilliant, Unstoppable Psychiatrists Today?

Is the mental health system crumbling? One psychiatrist wonders who will take up the mantles of the innovative and socially conscious physicians who came before.


George Teaford, MD

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Reefer Madness in Youth

What are the connections between cannabis use and the onset of psychotic disorders?


Stephen W. Petersen, MD

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In Summer, Always Ask

Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Learn essential tips to help patients stay safe during heat waves and protect their well-being.


Suzanne Rybczynski, MD, MSHCM

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Suicide Risk Screening for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: New Insights

Youth with neurodevelopmental disorders face significant suicide risks.



Serena Jenkins, PhD

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Telling Humanity’s Brain Story: Insights From Brain Capital

Which innovations can improve measurement, technology, investment, and public policy surrounding brain health?


Chinenye Onyemaechi, MD

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Facing Anxiety and Depression

More than ever, psychiatrists are encountering patients who may have never experienced mental health issues.


John Bracaglia

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Supporting Those Who Support Us

Here’s how providing tailored mental health support for health care professionals can help alleviate burnout and other mental health challenges within health care.


Souparno Mitra, MD

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Exploring a Medical Mimic: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Pathophysiology

In this CME, review the pathophysiology of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis.


Jesse Proudman

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5 Crypto Investing Rules for Busy Doctors

Cryptocurrency can be complicated, but with these 5 tips, you can plan your best investment moves.


Bowen F. White, MD

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Prose, Poetry, Prayer

One doctor shares 3 interconnected pieces relating to the 3 Ps: prose, poetry, and prayer.


Joseph Edward Thornton, MD

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The Ethics of a Donated Brain: An Abuse of Autonomy

Is forcing a school shooter to donate his brain to scientific study unethical?


Lisa Harding, MD

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Access to Care: The Case of Ketamine

An expert expresses concerns over NRx-100's "expanded access" for ketamine, questioning its safety claims and prioritizing market strategy over patient care.



Ahmed Ahmed, MD, MSc

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The Impact of Cannabis Use on Medication Nonadherence in Psychiatry

Cannabis use disorder and nonadherence: How can we best educate patients?


Julianne F. Andrews, MBA, CFP, AIF

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Avoid These Common Retirement Mistakes

Are you properly planning for retirement?


Mitchell Rovner, MD

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Psychiatrists’ Response to Human Trafficking: An Update

How to help individuals caught in human trafficking: person-centered, culturally humble, trauma-informed care.


Rakesh Amin, MD

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Schizophrenia: Current Treatment Options and Considerations

How do we find the right treatments for our patients with schizophrenia at every step of their journey?


William Hynes, DPhil

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Telling Humanity’s Brain Story: Insights From Brain Capital

Which innovations can improve measurement, technology, investment, and public policy surrounding brain health?


Theodore Edmonds, JD, MHA

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How Cities Can Boost Brain Capital

In a shock-prone world, city-level thinking is a new approach to optimizing the brain health and brain skills of citizens.


Megan Greene

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Brain Science Must Be on COP 26 Agenda

As the COP-26 (Conference of the Parties) gets ready to convene to discuss climate change, it is crucial for them to consider brain science.


Carol L Shultis, MEd

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Music Therapy for Inpatient Psychiatric Care in the 1990s

Faced with the trend toward shorter length of stay in inpatient psychiatric units, practitioners and patients in need of care face dramatic changes in treatment.


Manny Garcia, MD

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What To Do in San Diego

The president of the San Diego Psychiatric Society gives us a glimpse into the city for the upcoming 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference.


Jordan Rosenfeld

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Eight Best Practices for Medical Malpractice Defense

Experts share their best practices and tips.


Larissa J. Mooney, MD

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Current Treatments for Cannabis Use Disorder

While there are no FDA-approved medications available for CUD, some studies show potential off-label utility in mitigating withdrawal and maintaining abstinence. Learn more in this CME article.


Nishi Modi, MBBS

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Antipsychotics and the QTc Interval During Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Research reveals that IV haloperidol and ziprasidone are safe for treating delirium in patients that are critically ill, showing minimal impact on QTc intervals.


Rachel E. Brough, MA

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Emotion and Cognitive Control: An Essential Partnership for Adaptive Behavior

Disruptions to cognitive control, as well as to emotional processes, are implicated in a wide range of psychiatric disorders.


Brian H. Kopell, MD

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Potential Success With DBS: Reducing Stigma and Addressing Unmet Need

Neurosurgeon Brian Kopell, MD, discusses the potential of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression, aiming to reduce stigma and improve patient care.


Muneeb Ahmed, MD

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Attention to Attention is What You Need: Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

Here's how medical practitioners and researchers can influence AI reasoning and influence in the future of AI development and deployment.


Steven R. Devore Best, MD

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Contribution of Genetics, Environment, and Inflammation to Development of Severe Mental Illness

Explore the complex interplay of genetics, environment, concussion, substance abuse, and inflammation in severe mental illnesses, revealing critical insights for prevention and treatment.

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