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In this new series, you will find reflections on psychiatry and society as seen in—and inspired by—current events.

Are benzodiazepine prescriptions contributing to the opioid overdose epidemic?

6 frontline physician groups expressed their concern about the Texas state law that bans abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy.

The summer began with such promise. Where did it go? And what hope can we see in the future?

After a string of disappointing results, mirtazapine gets another look in a recent study.

Moms do it best.

The newest law in Texas dictating women's health brings with it many issues for consideration.

The one-of-its-kind 6-month paliperidone palmitate treatment for schizophrenia has received FDA approval.

We must not forget the cost of fighting... the lives of the brave men and women who serve and aim to protect lives.

According to the CDC, construction workers commit suicide 4 times more than the general population. What can be done to stem this hazard?

Has the media’s obsession with the COVID-19 pandemic put global mental health at risk?

Understanding a patient's sociocultural background will have an important effect on treatment, especially for Hispanic patients.

A psychiatrist’s duty is to bring meaning, purpose, and hope to patients—not the option of medically assisted suicide.

How can clinicians distinguish between ordinary grief, depression, and prolonged grief disorder?

A personal reflection on the psychological impact of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Once a medical aid in dying laws is passed, eligibility for assisted suicide inevitably expands, putting more patients at risk.

The rise in anti-Asian violence will likely lead to a rise in Asian Americans presenting for psychiatric care. Here is how best to address the longer-term problems they face...

By recognizing the importance of minority mental health and caring for all types of patients, psychiatrists depict the epitome of humanity.

Too much time on phones is tearing the family apart...

What can philosophy learn from madness?

Mental health care for US service members, refugees, and Afghans will be crucial.

False allegations of abuse during a custody battle can seriously harm children. Here's how psychiatrists can separate fact from fiction.

Expert management tips can help clinicians ensure their practices thrive, even during the worst of times.

Bipolar disorder and pregnancy: what considerations need to be kept in mind?

The emergency department is a primary care location for patients with schizophrenia. Here’s how to manage schizophrenia in this particular setting in an informed and caring manner.

How has the pandemic affected wellbeing and engagement in the workplace?

Physician, it is important to heal and recharge thyself.

Most psychotic disorders appear in adolescents or young adults, but some also occur during later life. Here's how to recognize and treat them.

"She takes them gently from my hands, scrunches her brow, studies their loneliness..."

A 17-year-old girl starts panicking about sharks thousands of miles from the ocean. Did a movie cause her fear?