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Some commonly used drugs and narcotics have serious cardiovascular effects.

As February comes to a close, we reflect on this month's contributions.

A new study considers how the virus might enter the brain and cause cognitive issues.

Black soldiers’ lack of access to opiate analgesics and antidiarrheals was typical, not exceptional, when considered within the broader scheme of Civil War medicine.

This comprehensive approach for assessing and addressing potential cardiac complications before prescribing psychotropics can enhance care.

A case for why psychiatrists should discuss the COVID vaccines with their patients.

When, where, and how to use poetry in a clinical setting.

If approved by the FDA, this treatment would be the first therapy for treating depressive episodes in both bipolar I and II disorder in 2 different forms.

An alcohol use disorder treatment has 4 potential advantages over existing treatments.

Psychiatrists are uniquely suited to help patients with and without heart disease feel more positive and hopeful. This, in turn, can have substantial effects not just on mental health, but on health behaviors and physical health outcomes as well.

Psychiatrists who prescribe certain medications need to mitigate cardiac risks.

A potential young psychiatrist lost too soon.

Black history is American history.

Thanks to a recent Sigourney Award, this association is achieving well-deserved recognition.

High (and low) points in the history of mind sciences can be explored through folklore.

Our Editor in Chief addresses a question from our readers about caffeine.

An interview with Kenneth S. Kendler, MD, vice-chair of the American Psychiatric Association DSM Steering Committee, author of more than 1200 articles, and one of the highest-cited researchers in psychiatry.

What was life like in the 1950s Bronx for a budding preeminent psychiatrist?

In a time of increased telehealth, secure technology is more important than ever.

Two recent papers look at the subtle and surprising links between smoking and pain in different parts of the body.

Brain health disorders cost the global economy more than $3 trillion per year in lost productivity. What can we do about it?

Is this phase 2 trial the end of the road for a potential new treatment?

And Jesus was a sailor when he walked upon the water...

Research on the prevalence of ADHD in Black individuals in the United States highlights the need for future research in this underrepresented group.

As we learn about the effect of COVID-19 on patients with bipolar and other psychiatric disorders, clinicians should be prepared to ask questions to uncover new syndromic behaviors.

A study on a new Alzheimer disease vaccine lacks concrete numbers.

What are best practices for difficult conversations about racism? How can psychiatrists help? The authors present 6 ways to advance discussions about racism in psychiatry.

There is a growing effort to standardize the evaluation and management of pediatric SSRDs, which have been reported as the second most common reason for consultation after suicide assessments.

An award will go to a psychiatrist who exemplifies leadership and goes above and beyond in the areas of clinical practice, educational training and mentorship, and important research

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