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is an award-winning psychiatrist who specialized in the cultural and ethical aspects of psychiatry and is now in retirement and retirement as a private pro bono community psychiatrist. A prolific writer and speaker, he has done a weekday column titled “Psychiatric Views on the Daily News” and a weekly video, “Psychiatry & Society,” since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. He was chosen to receive the 2024 Abraham Halpern Humanitarian Award from the American Association for Social Psychiatry. Previously, he received the Administrative Award in 2016 from the American Psychiatric Association, the one-time designation of being a Hero of Public Psychiatry from the Speaker of the Assembly of the APA in 2002, and the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in 1991. He presented the third Rabbi Jeffrey B. Stiffman lecture at Congregation Shaare Emeth in St. Louis on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He is an advocate and activist for mental health issues related to climate instability, physician burnout, and xenophobia. He is now editing the final book in a 4-volume series on religions and psychiatry for Springer: Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Christianity, and now

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In this CME article, explore the complexities of Parkinson disease, focusing on neuropsychiatric symptoms, their prevalence, and effective treatment strategies for improved patient care.

Depression, Apathy, and Anxiety in Parkinson Disease

In this CME article, learn more about the common neuropsychiatric sequelae of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, the underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and evidence-based treatments and interventions.

Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Infection Presenting With Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Diagnosis and Management

In this CME article, learn more about the opportunity for collaboration with dermatologist, psychologist, and social worker peers to improve patient mental health.

Psychodermatology: An Opportunity for Collaboration Among Health Care Professionals

In this CME article, learn more about alternative methods to screen for lithium-related polyuria and how to implement amiloride for lithium-related polyuria. 

Demystifying Lithium Therapy—A Primer for Clinicians: Lithium-Related Polyuria, Part 2

In this CME article, learn more about recent developments with lithium as they relate to renal issues.

Demystifying Lithium Therapy—A Primer for Clinicians: Renal Issues, Part 1

In this CME article, learn more about a protocolized approach to the hospital management of pediatric patients with severe malnutrition related to eating disorders, including the utilization of a multidisciplinary care team and structured psychoeducation materials for families.

Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care for Medically Compromised Youth and Young Adults With Eating Disorders

In this CME article, learn more about the efficacy and tolerability of brexpiprazole for the treatment of agitation among individuals with Alzheimer disease dementia. 

Evaluating Brexpiprazole for the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

In this CME article, learn how best to provide end-of-life care to patients with psychiatric disorders. 

End-of-Life Care for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders

In this CME article, learn more about how to assess the impact of alcohol and cannabis use on anxiety treatment outcomes, recognizing potential adverse effects and interactions.

Addressing Alcohol or Cannabis Use in Patients With Anxiety Disorders

In this CME article, review management of several clozapine-related adverse effects and outline considerations when addressing inadequate positive symptom response to clozapine.

Questions and Answers About Clozapine, Part 2: A Dialogue About Indications for Clozapine, Managing Adverse Effects, and More

Kristina M. Deligiannidis, MD; Marlene P. Freeman, MD

Expert Perspectives in the Recognition and Management of Postpartum Depression

Southern California Psychiatry Conference

Dani Cabral, MD; Marwan N. Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, FANA

SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era

Sanjai Rao, MD, DFAPA; Jonathan M. Meyer, MD

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists

BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease

Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease

Daniel Claassen, MD, MS; Martha A. Nance, MD

 Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea

Ilan Melnick, MD; Alejandro Alva, MD; Linda Trinh, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, MPH

Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia—Addressing the Complexity of Care With Targeted Treatment

Sanjai Rao, MD, DFAPA; Dawn I. Velligan, PhD

PER Psych Summit: Integrating Shared Decision-Making Into Management Plans for Patients With Schizophrenia

Southern Florida Psychiatry Conference

Michael Asbach, DMSc, PA-C; Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Managing Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Can Prescription Digital Therapeutics Make an Impact?

Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC; Erin Crown, PA-C, Psych-CAQ

Optimizing Care for Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia

Jonathan Meyer, MD; Jacob Hanaie, PharmD, APh, BCPP; Sanjai Rao, MD, DFAPA

Stabilize and Thrive: Prioritizing Patient Success Through Novel Therapeutic Management in Schizophrenia

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