SPOTLIGHT -
A (Taylor) Swift Model Tailored for Relationships
Explore the intersection of Taylor Swift's music, relationships, and their impact on mental well-being in today's society.
FDA Approves Tonmya, First Fibromyalgia Medication in 15 Years
FDA approves Tonmya, a groundbreaking fibromyalgia treatment, offering hope for pain relief after 15 years without new options.
Cognitive Effects of Antidepressant Pharmacotherapy in Late-Life Depression
Antidepressant treatment for late-life depression enhances cognitive functions like memory and learning, linking symptom relief to cognitive improvement.
Preliminary Report on Chatbot Iatrogenic Dangers
AI chatbots pose significant mental health risks, often exacerbating issues like suicide, self-harm, and delusions, highlighting urgent regulatory needs.
We Will Survive: The Arts, Psychiatry, and the Kennedy Center
What are the cultural implications of President Trump's Kennedy Center Honors selections?
Yes, Psychotherapy Training During Residency Is an Essential Part of a Humanistic Psychiatry
Psychodynamically-informed pharmacotherapy is much more than “prescribing.”
Save the Children, Physically and Psychologically
Current crises threaten children's health and mental well-being globally, highlighting the urgent need for action and support from psychiatry and society.
Huntington Disease: Recognizing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
The complexities of Huntington disease can pose challenges for diagnosis. Let's take a look at its neuropsychiatric symptoms and the need for comprehensive treatment strategies.
The Cellist
"Tonight their eyes meet with the spirit of sacred music..."
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder: A Distressing But Treatable Complex Parasomnia
Discover the complexities of sleep-related eating disorder, its symptoms, triggers, and effective treatments for better sleep health.
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: What Is the Diagnosis?
Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER) causes brief emotional distress during breastfeeding, often misdiagnosed as postpartum depression, requiring better awareness and support.
Assessing and Treating PTSD in the Wake of Natural Disasters: Lessons From Katrina to Today
Hurricane Katrina's legacy highlights the urgent need for trauma-informed mental health care in disaster recovery, addressing PTSD and long-term emotional impacts.
FDA Approves KETARx for Management of Surgical Pain
PharmaTher's KETARx gains FDA approval, paving the way for innovative ketamine treatments in pain management and mental health disorders.
A Pediatric Agitation Management Guide: “You Need to Calm Down”
Effective strategies for managing child agitation focus on individualized care, multidisciplinary support, and proactive interventions to ensure safety and calm.
Potential for Improved Psychiatric Medication Efficacy with Serotonin Receptor 5-HT1A Found to Favor Certain Signaling Pathways
Researchers uncover how serotonin receptor 5-HT1A influences drug interactions, paving the way for faster, targeted psychiatric treatments.
“Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”: Executive Order Targets Homeless Individuals with Psychiatric Illness
New executive order targets homeless individuals through institutionalization, raising concerns about stigma and lack of real solutions for vulnerable populations.
Reporting from Canada, #13: Elbows Up and Eyes Wide Open
Explore the intersection of psychiatry and politics as H. Steven Moffic, MD, reflects on Canadian unity and the challenges facing mental health services today.
Incretins: History, Physiology, and Pharmacology
Explore the evolution and therapeutic potential of GLP-1, a key incretin in diabetes management and weight loss solutions.
Study Identifies Critical Components of Early Psychosis Intervention
UK study of "active ingredients" in early psychosis intervention is applicable to US programs, according to the codirector of Stanford's INSPIRE Clinic.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for NRX-100 for Suicidal Ideation in Patients With Depression, Including Bipolar Depression
NRx Pharmaceuticals secures FDA Fast Track designation for NRX-100, a preservation-free formulation of intravenous ketamine for suicidal ideation in depression.
Reporting from Canada, #12: The Canadian Indigenous and the Middle East
Let's examine the mental health challenges faced by Native Americans and First Nations, highlighting historical trauma and the need for reparative actions.
Recent Updates in Psychopharmacology: Insights in Schizophrenia, ADHD, and Treatment-Resistant Depression
Stay updated on key psychopharmacology developments, including new treatments for schizophrenia and breakthroughs in depression therapy.
FDA Grants Type C Meeting for Aversa Fentanyl Abuse Deterrent Patch
The FDA has granted a Type C Meeting to Nutriband for their Aversa fentanyl patch, which aims to revolutionize pain management with its innovative abuse-deterrent technology.
Reporting from Canada, #11: A Dialectical Approach to Resolving Recalcitrant Social Psychiatric Problems
Let's examine innovative psychiatric approaches to address social conflicts, such as empathy, understanding, and the potential for healing in turbulent times.
Suicide Risk Screening for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: New Insights
Youth with neurodevelopmental disorders face significant suicide risks.
Investigational Prescription Digital Therapeutic CT-155 for Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Meets Primary Study End Point
Boehringer Ingelheim and Click Therapeutics achieve breakthrough results in treating negative schizophrenia symptoms with investigational prescription digital therapeutic CT-155.
Levels, Labs, and Lessons
Serum drug levels provide crucial insights for optimizing psychiatric treatment, enhancing patient outcomes in cases of schizophrenia and OCD.
Reporting from Canada, #10: Psychiatric Advice from a Train
What are the parallels between train travel and psychiatric care?
The Sum of Us
We want to emphasize the importance of diversity in mental health care, offering resources to enhance culturally informed practices for all clinicians.
End of Phase 2 Meeting With the FDA: Adial Prepares to Advance AD04 for Alcohol Use Disorder
Adial Pharmaceuticals just wrapped a successful end of phase 2 meeting with the FDA and will now advance its innovative treatment for alcohol use disorder, AD04.