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Couch in Crisis
Masks, Machismo, and the American Man-Child
June 29, 2020
Given that face masks help prevent asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 and may also reduce the chances of anyone contracting the virus, wouldn’t any decent, responsible citizen put up with such a minor inconvenience? Apparently not.
In Memoriam: Psychiatrists Who Are Coronavirus Casualties
June 22, 2020
One was a civil rights activist. Another, a book illustrator on the side. A third practiced medicine for over 70 years. All served as mentors. No one loss is less profound. Their families and psychiatry mourn them.
Non-Applicable #Hashtag
June 19, 2020
Can you imagine telling a breast cancer survivor, “All cancers matter?” Dr Frank Clark discusses what led up to writing the words in his poem, Non-Applicable #Hashtag.
Here Comes Summer
June 18, 2020
Hopefully, the season will bring us a new sense of freedom, as we make progress in the fight against COVID and the possibility of returning to a more normal life.
Jumping Into Telehealth
June 18, 2020
My initial glance before my patient sees me usually tells me a lot about how they are doing and what to expect during the appointment.
Culture Wars, COVID-19, and Countertransference: What America’s Cultural Rifts Might Mean for Psychiatry
June 17, 2020
Although it may seem a bit of a luxury to begin an examination of countertransference at a time when life itself hangs in the balance, clinicians may be working with patients whose political views make it very difficult to address their emotional needs.
A Black Man's Lament
June 16, 2020
The recent ghastly killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd serve as a reminder that the pursuit of happiness and longevity remain a dream deferred for Black America due to systemic racism.
A Difficult Psychotherapeutic Journey: COVID, Who Do You Think You Are?
June 09, 2020
One can only hope today's challenges will become a “corrective emotional experience."
The Coronavirus Meets the Racial Virus
June 08, 2020
It might be advisable to bring in psychiatrists to keep the peace and not federal troops.
Future of Psychiatry in a Post-Pandemic World
June 04, 2020
In just 3 months, the virus has changed the lives of our psychiatric patients and of psychiatry forever. What are the next best steps?