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Psychiatry and Spirituality: Exploring the Intersections of Meaning and Mental Health
In this CME, learn about the convergence of neuroscience and spirituality.
Return of the Soul: The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health
Most of the US population—nearly 80%—endorse spiritual and/or religious beliefs. How can these beliefs be applied to psychiatry?
Beyond Compliance: Addressing Indigenous Mental Health and What Is Missing in Clinical Practice
Indigenous communities experience disproportionate rates of trauma, mental illness, poverty, and institutional mistrust.
Beyond Representation: Rethinking Emotional Asymmetry in Psychiatric Diversity Models
Psychiatry confronts emotional asymmetry, revealing how race and privilege shape emotional expression and affective labor in clinical settings.
More Than Diverse: Race as an Insufficient Proxy of American Historic Lived Expertise
An expert shares the importance of lived expertise in addressing health care inequities and fostering a deeper understanding of diversity in medical practices.
Far More Than Diversity: What the Field of Medicine Needs
The August Special Report emphasizes the urgent need for action beyond diversity in psychiatry, addressing systemic racism's profound impact on Black mental health.
Optimizing Narcolepsy Management: A Clinical Update
Explore effective strategies for managing narcolepsy, including personalized treatment plans, medication options, and lifestyle interventions for improved patient outcomes.
Cognitive Effects of Antidepressant Pharmacotherapy in Late-Life Depression
Antidepressant treatment for late-life depression enhances cognitive functions like memory and learning, linking symptom relief to cognitive improvement.
The Cellist
"Tonight their eyes meet with the spirit of sacred music..."
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder: A Distressing But Treatable Complex Parasomnia
Discover the complexities of sleep-related eating disorder, its symptoms, triggers, and effective treatments for better sleep health.
A Pediatric Agitation Management Guide: “You Need to Calm Down”
Effective strategies for managing child agitation focus on individualized care, multidisciplinary support, and proactive interventions to ensure safety and calm.
Incretins: History, Physiology, and Pharmacology
Explore the evolution and therapeutic potential of GLP-1, a key incretin in diabetes management and weight loss solutions.
Recent Updates in Psychopharmacology: Insights in Schizophrenia, ADHD, and Treatment-Resistant Depression
Stay updated on key psychopharmacology developments, including new treatments for schizophrenia and breakthroughs in depression therapy.
Levels, Labs, and Lessons
Serum drug levels provide crucial insights for optimizing psychiatric treatment, enhancing patient outcomes in cases of schizophrenia and OCD.
The Sum of Us
We want to emphasize the importance of diversity in mental health care, offering resources to enhance culturally informed practices for all clinicians.
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.
Metabolic Health in Schizophrenia: Toward Nutritional and Metabolism-Based Strategies in Psychiatry
Learn more about effective strategies for managing obesity and metabolic dysfunction in schizophrenia, focusing on dietary interventions and pharmacological treatments.