SPOTLIGHT -
Novel PDE10A Inhibitor for Acute Schizophrenia Exacerbation Presented at APA Annual Meeting
Promising results from a phase 2 study of CPL'36, a novel PDE10A inhibitor, for acute schizophrenia exacerbation was presented at the APA annual meeting.
Borderline Personality Disorder and Online Behaviors: New Information Presented at APA Annual Meeting
Research from the 2025 APA Annual Meeting reveals a strong link between borderline personality disorder and problematic internet use, highlighting impulsivity and compulsivity in affected individuals.
Psychiatric Times Board Members Presenting at the 2025 APA Annual Meeting
Our board members are presenting at this year's APA Annual Meeting. Be sure to check out their sessions!
Curious Chronological Convergences: An Anniversary, Osheroff’s Victory, and Pfister’s Award
The Osheroff v. Chestnut Lodge case had a transformative impact on psychiatric practices and the evolving relationship between science and religion.
New Ingrezza Data Demonstrates Functional and Quality of Life Improvements in Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia
New analyses reveal valbenazine (Ingrezza) significantly enhances quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with tardive dyskinesia, supporting its long-term efficacy.
Why You Should Do a Media Literacy Elective in Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatrists can leverage media to reshape mental health narratives, combat misinformation, and engage with the public, in a way that fosters open conversations and reduces stigma.
How to Protect Your Professional Boundaries Digitally
Mental health professionals should navigate media engagement by upholding ethical standards, ensuring informed consent, and combating misinformation to promote public awareness.
Anxiety and Uncertainty: Insights From an Oncologist
Uncertainty fuels anxiety, yet knowing outcomes—even grim ones—can bring relief.
You could have killed me today
Check out this year's Gerald F. Berlin Prize winner!
New Psychiatric Times Climate Change Section Editor
Badr Ratnakaran, MBBS, Psychiatric Times' new Climate Change Section Editor, explores the intersection of climate change and mental health, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and support in clinical practice.
"Transference"
"And I feel closer to him than 50 minutes should allow, a puzzled sensation, I’ve known him all my life..."
Diagnosis in Bipolar Disorder: Dealing With Comorbidity
Effective diagnosis and treatment of comorbid disorders in patients with bipolar enhance care and lead to more optimal mental health outcomes.
Combating Misconceptions About Alcohol Use Disorder: In Conversation With Brigitte Robertson, MD
Brigitte Robertson, MD, shares information on innovative, genetically targeted treatments for alcohol use disorder, aiming to personalize care and improve patient outcomes.
Phase 3 Development Plan for Evenamide as Add-On Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
Newron Pharmaceuticals launches pivotal ENIGMA-TRS trials for evenamide, targeting treatment-resistant schizophrenia with promising efficacy and safety outcomes.
The Double-Edged Sword of Affluence
What is the hidden mental health struggles of affluent youth? In this Tales From the Clinic article, we reveal how wealth can contribute to anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.
Sleep Disorders in Children vs Adults: What's the Difference?
Discover the unique approaches to treating sleep disorders in children vs adults, highlighting effective behavioral strategies.
Recognizing Stroke: Why Knowing the Signs Can Save Lives
May is American Stroke Month. Here, you can find important information about recognizing the signs of the stroke to share with patients.
What’s Perfusion Got to Do With It?
Combination therapy of TMS and ketamine could enhance brain perfusion and neuroplasticity.
Giving Witness: Current Social Psychiatric Concerns of the Yale Medical School Class of 1971
Experts reflect on health, justice, and personal experiences in today's turbulent landscape.
The Week in Review: May 5-9
Stay informed with this week's highlights, including more on dementia prevention, a treatment for alcohol use disorder, National Nurses Week, and finding joy.
Antipsychotics and the QTc Interval During Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Research reveals that IV haloperidol and ziprasidone are safe for treating delirium in patients that are critically ill, showing minimal impact on QTc intervals.
Critical Pluralism in Psychiatry and Mental Health
Awais Aftab, MD, explores the many aspects of psychiatry through engaging interviews that challenge traditional views and advocate for a more inclusive dialogue. Check out this review of his new book.
Other May 5 and Related Mental Milestones
Let's look at the intersection of history, identity, and mental health through personal reflections and significant events that shape our lives today.
FDA Has Granted Request for End of Phase 2 Meeting to Discuss Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AD04
Adial Pharmaceuticals advances its treatment for alcohol use disorder, AD04, with FDA meetings and promising genetic insights for targeted therapy.
The New York Times Moves the Goalposts on ADHD
This critical analysis of recent ADHD coverage challenges misconceptions about treatment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to mental health.
The Therapeutic Alliance
The therapeutic alliance in psychiatry: enhancing patient engagement and treatment outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
I’m Like Who?
Check out this reflective analysis of a notable graduation speech and its personal implications.
The Dawn of a New Era for Schizophrenia
Learn more about the latest advancements in schizophrenia treatment and the ongoing battle against stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Solemnly Renouncing Physician-Assisted Suicide: A Response to Vincenzo Di Nicola
Explore the ethical complexities of euthanasia and assisted suicide through a philosophical lens.
Offering Long-Acting Injectables to Patients Living with Bipolar I Disorder or Schizophrenia
This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Lundbeck, for which Dr. Ilan Melnick is a paid consultant.