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“We hold on to the promise because it continues to sustain us… and me.”

While there are no FDA-approved medications available for CUD, some studies show potential off-label utility in mitigating withdrawal and maintaining abstinence. Learn more in this CME article.

How can we open our minds?

"Dementia is a mental health condition that can make or break families. Remember that behind the difficult behavior is your loved one."

Instead of figuring out ways to help people die, what if we devoted our energy to helping them live, even and especially if they are dying?

How can we, as clinicians, humanize our field and provide better care for our patients?

Cariprazine is now FDA-approved as an adjunctive therapy to antidepressants.

What's the latest in dementia?

There has long been a social, ethical consensus that a physician should intervene not to end a person’s life…

We have been too slow to address the future risks of climate change.

“The mere legalization of MAID creates a serious and discriminatory danger…”

The novel atypical antipsychotic is already FDA-approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.

"To be sure, we are still in the nascent stages of developing treatments. However, our armamentarium is steadily growing."

Why might awe be so important now?

From new legislation that would expand the US approach to mental health to drug abuse trends and treatment approaches for 2023, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

What is your 2023 New Year's Resolution? We want to hear about it!

This could be a very enlightening chat...

A fourth-year medical student reflects on the non-traditional traditions that came from growing up in a 2-physician, 2-religion household.

Many individuals do not get medical support for insomnia. Here's how you can help.

What’s the biggest lie of 2022?

Is precluding the option of MAID against a competent patient’s wishes an exercise of paternalistic control and decision-making for the patient?

Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms at 3 months post-stroke might predict daytime sleepiness and fatigue at 12 months.

Experts share their best practices and tips.

Legislation includes a CDC community public health approach to build mental wellness and resilience.

A psychiatrist looks back at a case with a surprising parallel to the 1999 film.

What color would you use to predict 2023?

This doctor suggests helping patients find value in their lives rather than turning to medical aid in dying.

Check out the best clinical pearls from the 2022 Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Congress!

What are the most pertinent drug trends to be aware of in 2023?

New research indicates worsened air quality leads to increased depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.