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History of Psychiatry
A Pioneer of Psychosomatic Medicine
May 19, 2021
Widely 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.
The Man Who First Used ECT: Ugo Cerletti
May 18, 2021
Against the backdrop of European fascism, an Italian physician pioneered a new treatment.
Into the Snake Pit: An Interview with Ben Harris, PhD
May 13, 2021
Two doctors discuss the controversial, highly debated film, The Snake Pit.
What Causes Autism?
April 27, 2021
A mother’s quest to understand her child revolutionized our understanding of autism.
Them: Must-See TV for Psychiatrists
April 23, 2021
Psychiatrists who want to understand white supremacy should watch this series…
A Tribute to Black History Month
February 26, 2021
As February comes to a close, we reflect on this month's contributions.
Race and Opioids: Lessons From the Civil War-Era Opioid Addiction Crisis
February 25, 2021
Black soldiers’ lack of access to opiate analgesics and antidiarrheals was typical, not exceptional, when considered within the broader scheme of Civil War medicine.
Purcell Pearson: A Young Black Man Who Dreamt of Becoming a Psychiatrist
February 23, 2021
A potential young psychiatrist lost too soon.
Why Is Black History Month Important to Psychiatry?
February 22, 2021
Black history is American history.
A Psychiatrist Weaving Conceptual and Empirical Work
February 20, 2021
An interview with Kenneth S. Kendler, MD, vice-chair of the American Psychiatric Association DSM Steering Committee, author of more than 1200 articles, and one of the highest-cited researchers in psychiatry.