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The deserts of Arrakis serve as a warning for our own climate crisis.

Three leading groups in child and adolescent mental health have declared a state of emergency for the nation’s youth.

What's new and noteworthy in children and adolescent psychiatry?

Navigating the supervisor-supervisee relationship is difficult when supervisors are dismissive of racism, especially when the impact of racism cannot be minimized.

What does the movie Dune say about our society’s current relationship with psychedelics?

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan stirs memories of trauma among veterans.

Critical thinking is sorely missing in our decision-making about the COVID vaccines—and it is having tragic results.

Results suggest that psilocybin therapy may prove to be helpful in improving quality of life for patients with cancer.

Larger cities may provide a protective buffer against developing depression. 

How does the experience of racism contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?

Dune releases in theaters this week. What echoes of our current socio-cultural situation does it contain?

What is the real-world clinical efficacy of SSRIs and other antidepressant medications compared to RCT placebos?

Research shows potential for increased patient engagement and limited support for improved retention rates.

In everyday life amidst the tragedies and divisiveness, we see remarkable resilience and recoveries in psychiatry.

New Drug Application to be submitted for MDD in late 2022, with separate filing for PPD planned for early 2023. 

Being a poet isn't a 9 to 5 job.

Major depressive episode and bipolar disorders: same DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, but very different disorders.

Pain can have a substantial impact on sleep quality and quality of life.

Inspired by a life well-lived...

New research suggests deliberate control of breathing could help regulate autonomic function in patients who have insomnia.

The MacArthur Fellows for this year have been chosen. How is their work contributing to the field of psychiatry?

With so many stories of trauma associated with the criminal justice system, it is time to reexamine how this population is treated.

COVID-19 vaccination efforts are making a big difference, with thousands of lives saved.

It's time to take a deep breath...

It was recently announced that Colin Powell has died at the age of 84 from COVID-complications.

One man shares his suicide survival story, and what he does to aid suicide prevention.

Do you know any mental health heroes?

Nearly 80% of eating disorders go undetected. What screening tools can help identify them?