January 12th 2023
Psychiatrists are physicians first...
New Approaches and Considerations to Cancer and Suicide
June 10th 2021Although estimates vary, patients with cancer are at least twice as likely to die by suicide than people who do not have cancer. By identifying those at greatest risk, these treatment modalities can help support patients.
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Helping LGBTQ Youth During the Pandemic
Overwhelmed and encumbered agencies are increasingly unable to provide critical services for LGBTQ youth, leaving them powerless in impeding a downward spiral into homelessness and associated negative ramifications. There are 5 ways psychiatrists can help.
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Serving the Needs of the Many: Identifying Strategies for Better Care
May 3rd 2021Collaborative care guides care across disciplines, including psychology, psychiatry, and primary care. The goal is to change practice, build community, and identify health professionals needing the most assistance.
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Addressing Obesity in Patients Taking Antipsychotics
April 28th 2021Antipsychotic-induced weight gain evolves over time, leads to chronic complications, and is very difficult to reverse. Pharmacologic interventions used to tackle weight gain are modestly effective and worth considering in certain cases.
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