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Psychiatrists are physicians first. This case demonstrates why that’s important.

Because the Sun Doesn’t Shine in Soho

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the July 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.

From the Pages of Psychiatric Times: July 2022

Discussion topics will include the thermoregulatory system and how clinicians can help patients protect themselves from extreme heat effects.

Experts to Give Update on Climate Change

Considering the many repercussions of overturning Roe v Wade—and the psychiatric implications for our patients.

Abortion: Just the Tip of the Iceberg

The climate crisis is increasingly challenging human well-being. What can the psychiatric field do to help? 

Resolution 420: A Golden Opportunity for Sustainable Care

is an outpatient psychiatrist at Prisma Health-Upstate and clinical associate professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville. He served on the American Psychiatric Association’s Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry, and he currently serves as the Diversity and Inclusion section editor and advisory board member for

A psychiatrist shares his reflections on inclusivity... and making room for all. 

Making Room

What happens when a clinician is faced with addiction in their own family?

Caregiving: Walking the Personal and Professional Tightrope

How can we bridge the gap between job-seekers in this community and inclusion-minded organizations?

Programs Promote Well-Being and Career Support for the Neurodiverse Community

Dr Pies is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Lecturer on Bioethics and Humanities, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine; and Editor in Chief Emeritus of 

 (2007-2010). Dr Pies is the author of several books. A collection of his works can be found on

Exploring the assessment of psychopathy and how a better understanding of these individuals may help us prevent future school shootings.

Are School Shooters “Psychopaths”?

 is an award-winning psychiatrist who has specialized in the cultural and ethical aspects of psychiatry. A prolific writer and speaker, he received the one-time designation of Hero of Public Psychiatry from the Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association in 2002. To create a better world, he is an advocate for treating mental health issues related to climate instability, burnout, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism. He serves on the Editorial Board of

Laughter may be one of the best medicines in psychiatry and in leadership—if used correctly.

Couch in Crisis