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An organizational psychiatrist discusses the psychology of fraud—and the unique role of psychiatry in helping us better understand it.

Be careful what you take...

"Despite many unanswered questions, Daniel M’Naghten is forever remembered as the man who set a lasting legal precedent."

Is inflammation a biomarker of antidepressant efficacy? Researchers analyzed blood CRP levels as a predictor of response to antidepressants.

“And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do justice…”

“Breathing clouds at every turn, We hold what wisdom we must learn.”

Which innovations can improve measurement, technology, investment, and public policy surrounding brain health?

The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law hosted its first in-person meeting in October 2022. Check out these highlights.

A new era of antiracism could be starting for the Chicago Bears…

"The psychiatrist may be obligated to protect the fetus or warn authorities of the patient’s intent."

There may not be a diagnosis for ‘New Year Depression,’ about 10% to 20% of individuals in the US may get a milder form of these winter blues.

Celebrating 25 years of Poetry of the Times with Richard Berlin, MD!

New approval for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.

Psychosocial consequences are common after acquired brain injury and may represent the greatest challenge facing individuals with brain injury. Understanding the psychosocial consequences of brain injury, and the evidenced-based interventions to address those consequences can assist clinicians in providing effective treatment following acquired brain injury.

Is your practice welcoming to those of all races?

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, a psychiatrist reflects on what is needed most—action.

“The sooner you can recognize and diagnose bipolar, the sooner you can institute effective evidence-based treatments.”

This doctor’s New Year’s resolution? To continue working to end anti-Black racism and the collateral damage it has caused.

Ethical dilemmas are sufficiently unique and complex that exceptionless rules or precise algorithms are seldom helpful.

Human nature is the real enemy when it comes to divisiveness.

From rare copy number variants in treatment-resistant psychosis to the psychiatric response to human trafficking, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

The power of social media...

"And if you like it simple, doctor will do."

Share your go-to methods for maintaining your mental health for a chance to be featured in our Wellbeing Checkup video series.

“We didn’t pick this political fight, but we will stand up for our patients, for the policies of this House, and for our profession.”

Burnout has only worsened over the pandemic… but how much worse?

Psychiatrists are physicians first...

Genetic testing for severe psychosis? Researchers investigated rare disease-associated copy number variants in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

What factors contribute to happiness?