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What is the impact of antipsychotic side effects on medication adherence?

A single dose of psilocybin could help patients with treatment-resistant depression, according to a new study.

A conference poster shared an unusual case of hallucinations.

October was Hindu Heritage Month.

An expert discusses key differences and some ways to avoid missing the appropriate diagnosis in these patient populations.

Individuals with a psychotic disorder are 2.5 times more likely than those without one to develop dementia.

Shakespeare’s modern-day application has come into question. Here’s why the Bard’s lessons are relevant even today.

According to new research, treating depression in older adults could decrease risk of dementia by 51%.

How can we reimagine youth empowerment in order to break the cycles of dysfunction caused by trauma?

Lithium and the kidneys: Researchers analyzed the effects of withdrawal of chronic lithium therapy on renal function.

Halloween may be over, but the treats are not!

What are the scariest themes from a 50-year career in psychiatry?

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

From complementary and alternative approaches in the COVID-19 era to mental health’s most toxic myth, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

A fourth-year medical student reflects on leaving medical and entering residency—and all the patients who impacted their life.

There are no treatment guidelines for ADHD in adults in the United States, but you can still tackle this challenging diagnosis.

This crisis and hostage negotiator shares one his scariest moments from the field.

An expert reviews Thomas Insel's book and reflects on what its insights mean for our field.

Beyond the COVID-19-driven shock, we must develop a resilient future in an increasingly uncertain world.

Comparing our contemporary concerns to lessons learned from a clinical case involving a patient from almost 50 years ago.

What if the psychiatrist’s public face changed from that of a distant prescriber to one of a fellow warrior in the trenches?

How can PMHNP consults with law enforcement reduce involuntary transfers and other unwanted outcomes?

"DTx offer solutions in a number of very challenging spaces and access to care."

A psychiatrist reflects on the fears resulting from real life experiences...

Why are more and more adult women being diagnosed with ADHD? A presentation at the APNA Annual Conference shed light on the issue.

Connections between autism risk, sleep disturbances, insomnia risk genes and circadian pathways were analyzed.

In this CME article, explore the mental health consequences associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the potential role for complementary and alternative approaches.

Denial of coverage can be frustrating. Here’s how you as a clinician can handle these situations.

From herbal medicine for psychiatrists to the psychiatric implications of the Parkland School massing shooting, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.