Psychiatric Views on the Daily News

Is psychiatry doing enough to address societal challenges? We can honor those who have made a difference but have recently passed by taking up the charge.

A story of teamwork and lessons on resiliency...

Psychedelics: returning hope to veterans with PTSD.

The new crisis hotline aims to enhance and complement, not replace, police with 24/7 local mental health crisis call centers, mobile crisis teaming, and crisis stabilization options.

“When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you…”

Talk to a veteran about their service today.

Aaron Feurstein and Malden Mills: a good example of how to prevent burnout.

We sometimes cannot see situations as they really are when we are in the middle of them. Is this the truth with climate change?

“Give me liberty, or give me death.” How does this apply to rural America today?

The deserts of Arrakis serve as a warning for our own climate crisis.

What does the movie Dune say about our society’s current relationship with psychedelics?

Dune releases in theaters this week. What echoes of our current socio-cultural situation does it contain?

In everyday life amidst the tragedies and divisiveness, we see remarkable resilience and recoveries in psychiatry.

The MacArthur Fellows for this year have been chosen. How is their work contributing to the field of psychiatry?

It was recently announced that Colin Powell has died at the age of 84 from COVID-complications.

Do you know any mental health heroes?

Many workers are going on strike. Should psychiatrists join them?

Is the saying “there is no free lunch” really true?

William Shatner, age 90, just made a brief journey to space—like life imitating art.

Small body language cues can tell a bigger story.

The United States is often called a cultural melting pot, but would a more apt metaphor be a potluck, where cultures are shared rather than erased through blending?

Are we our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers?

Does mental health care need a whistleblower like Facebook?

Low pay and poor housing are causing a mental health crisis in minor league baseball.

Getting vaccinated and wearing a mask: the ethical way.

Should we apologize to mothers for the blame psychiatry put on them?

Rates of law enforcement suicide have increased over the past 5 years. How can this problem be prevented?

A man tried to kill a president. Should he be released or is he still a threat?

Our Afghan allies need help.

The National Mall is currently filled with over 660,000 white flags memorializing those lost to COVID-19.