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Many college students who engage in binge drinking, experiment with illicit drugs, and/or misuse pharmaceuticals will go through this rite of passage relatively unscathed. However, others will not.

In the years of transition to adulthood, obtaining adequate assessment and treatment for ADHD is often more difficult than at any other point during the lifespan.

The research on electronic aggression among college students indicates that it is highly prevalent, with over 93% of college students reporting some negative effects due to electronic victimization.

Strategies to decrease the chances that individuals will fall through the cracks in the college years.

The authors examine the potential areas of concern during the postpartum period, as well as practical approaches to differential diagnosis and treatment.

Could right-to-die laws result in people requesting death, even in the face of of potentially treatable health problems?

A penguin? An igloo? A big snowflake? Weigh in on this Rorschach-type image, just for fun.

A report of initiatives that have raised awareness of and promoted data sharing and data transparency in order to advance science and improve public health and health care.

We psychiatrists are best equipped to design and participate in programs to help diminish workplace triggers for burnout. And, even more important, we are well equipped to recognize signs of burnout in ourselves.

A personal account by a psychiatrist who has battled depression.

If my dad looked back on those ferocious battles he fought in the south Pacific, he never let on.

An overview of the interface between HIV/AIDS infection and mental illness.

Tears track his leathered face like seawater spilled from a sinking hull...

Gun violence by alienated, disgruntled individuals isn't new. So what changes may help account for our recent spate of mass shootings?

Neuroinflammation may be a culprit in the development of psychosis. What are the clinical implications?

How targeted interventions may reduce the burden of premature mortality among patients with schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.

Hopefully the words imparted here convey the scope of our profession and psychiatry at its best. We have been-and should be-so much more than the current 15-minute med check.

What are the pros and cons of integrative psychiatry? Integrative Medicine columnist for Psychiatric Times, James Lake, MD, addresses common myths in this Q&A.

This article reviews the different categories of elder abuse, emphasizing the role and requirements for psychiatrists, with a focus on financial elder abuse.

How do the 3 FDA-approved dopamine receptor partial agonists for the treatment of MDD and other psychiatric disorders stack up against each other?

Breakups hurt. Even the traditional methods are painful. But an adios via a third party? How cold is that?

Of the 3.6 million military personnel deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, over half are married and about 53% are parents. As these veterans return home, the process of reintegration can have a variety of effects.

A new finding that may help optimize the treatment of major depressive disorder.

The first episode of psychosis represents a critical juncture in the treatment of schizophrenia. Here: A synopsis of 2-year outcomes from the NIMH Recovery After an Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) Early Treatment Program.

Before flibanserin, there were no FDA-approved treatments for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The authors clarify the intricacies of an HSDD diagnosis and discuss implications for treatment.

Psychiatrists increasingly recognize that not all treatments for depression are created equal-but in this case, an entirely different diagnosis came to light.

The challenges in providing mental health care to the college community are significant. Here's a brief look at the issues.

For all its popular appeal, the science that has emerged on cannabis use does not look good--especially for the teenage brain.

Psychiatrists can provide significant support and insight to patients who are now coming to campus with a wide array of mental health challenges.

Who is responsible for treating the adolescent and young adult with psychiatric issues -- and when and how should transitions in care occur?