Cultural Psychiatry

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Psychiatry and the “Worst Movie Ever Made”

By Samuel R. Weber, MD
David C. Wall, PhD

October 23rd 2024

For psychiatrists, can a poorly made film contain themes worthy of analysis?

Armenia and Our Current Military, Cultural, and Psychological Genocides

By H. Steven Moffic, MD

September 16th 2024

Cultural and Religious Recommendations for Ethical Clinician/Patient Matches

By H. Steven Moffic, MD

September 9th 2024

Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder: Innovations and Future Directions

By Daniella Spencer-Laitt, MA
Henry A. Willis, PhD

September 5th 2024

Gender, Culture, and Social Constructs in Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

By Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, ABPP
Renae Reinardy, PsyD

August 5th 2024

Latest CME Events & Activities

Expert Perspectives in the Recognition and Management of Postpartum Depression

Southern California Psychiatry Conference

July 11-12, 2025

SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists

BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease

Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease

Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea

Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia—Addressing the Complexity of Care With Targeted Treatment

PER Psych Summit: Integrating Shared Decision-Making Into Management Plans for Patients With Schizophrenia

Southern Florida Psychiatry Conference

November 21-22, 2025

Managing Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Can Prescription Digital Therapeutics Make an Impact?

Optimizing Care for Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia

Stabilize and Thrive: Prioritizing Patient Success Through Novel Therapeutic Management in Schizophrenia

More News

Cultural Issues in Caring for Patients With Psychosis

Merranda McLaughlin, MS;Amy Weisman de Mamani, PhD

June 15th 2022

Sociocultural factors have been shown to impact both the presentation and course of schizophrenia/psychosis. Learn more here.

Working With High-Profile Clients

Paul Sheesley, MA, LCPC, LCADC

March 31st 2022

A look at the unique challenges of working with powerful and influential clients and strategies for success.

How the fetishization of Black bodies and the weaponization of European beauty standards are used against Black women in sport.

If Looks Could Kill

Wilsa M.S. Charles Malveaux, MD, MA, FAPA

March 11th 2022

How the fetishization of Black bodies and the weaponization of European beauty standards are used against Black women in sport.

Psychiatric Times welcomed 2022 with features on a wide variety of psychiatric issues throughout January.

In Case You Missed It: January 2022

Erin O'Brien

January 30th 2022

Psychiatric Times kicked off 2022 by featuring a wide variety of psychiatric issues and current events throughout January.

Two NYC-based musicians share their experiences during the pandemic with a resident.

Musicians’ Mental Health in the Empire City During COVID-19

Sunyeob Hong, MD

January 13th 2022

One resident interviews 2 NYC-based musicians about their experiences during the pandemic.

Revising the work of philosopher and critic Walter Benjamin and elements of his conceptualization of “experience.”

George Ikkos, FRCPsych

January 9th 2022

One doctor introduces the work of philosopher and critic Walter Benjamin and elements of his conceptualization of “experience.”

The Lehman Trilogy, Paper & Glue, and the Clinical Question: Does It Take One to Know One?

H. Steven Moffic, MD

January 4th 2022

Does it sometimes take distance to better understand one another?

In Memoriam: Psychiatrists Who Helped Address Societal Challenges

H. Steven Moffic, MD

November 19th 2021

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.

Here's how we can effectively work with our new neighbors coming to the United States from Afghanistan.

Working—and Connecting—With Afghan Refugees

Omar Reda, MD

November 11th 2021

Many Afghan refugees are coming to the United States. How can we effectively work with our new neighbors?

Here's how you can practice cultural humility to improve patient outcomes.

Nurturing Cultural Humility in Mental Health Care

Erin O'Brien

November 8th 2021

How can cultural humility in therapeutic settings improve patient outcomes?

Prompts (for Doctors Who Write Poetry)

Richard M. Berlin, MD

October 20th 2021

Being a poet isn't a 9 to 5 job.

Psychiatry Comic: Finish What You Started

Jon Carter

October 7th 2021

Don't stop now...

Psychiatry Comic: Not Kneaded

Jonny Hawkins

September 30th 2021

We know what you knead...

Psychiatry Comic: Holistic Health Center

Jonny Hawkins

September 16th 2021

Here's a couple ways you can get better...

8:46 Shock and Reflections

Frank A. Clark, MD

September 12th 2021

Two traumatic events... the same timing.

Posttraumatic Growth: Reflections on 9/11

Frank A. Clark, MD

September 11th 2021

It's been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. What have we learned?

Contagious Philosophy and Perspectives

Frank A. Clark, MD

September 9th 2021

Taking a page from African philosophy that emphasizes the importance of humanity into the psychiatric realm.

I've been rejected by a gene editor. Apparently writer's block is in my DNA.

Psychiatry Comic: Gene Editor

Jon Carter

September 9th 2021

This rejection was DNA-deep...

Psychiatry Comic: The Best Alternative Medicine

Jonny Hawkins

September 2nd 2021

Moms do it best.

Asian American Mental Health: Treating a Diverse Population at a Crossroads

Geoffrey Z. Liu, MD;Margaret Cheng Tuttle, MD

August 27th 2021

The rise in anti-Asian violence will likely lead to a rise in Asian Americans presenting for psychiatric care. Here is how best to address the longer-term problems they face...