Special Populations

This Veterans Day, explore the lasting impact of trauma on veterans and the importance of addressing PTSD in our communities.

A reproductive psychiatrist discusses the implications of recent FDA announcements on medication use during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of mental health for mothers and babies.

Reproductive psychiatrist Sarah Oreck, MD, MS challenges the FDA's claims linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism and ADHD, advocating for informed maternal care.

Explore the challenges and strategies of deprescribing in geriatric psychiatry to enhance patient safety and reduce polypharmacy risks.

Geriatric psychiatry faces a growing demand for care. Collaborative models enhance access and improve outcomes for older adults with mental health needs.

Explore innovative treatments in geriatric psychiatry, focusing on neuroplastic symptoms and emotional awareness therapy for older adults' chronic pain.

Cannabis use among older adults surges as they seek relief from pain and anxiety, prompting clinicians to navigate complex treatment challenges.

Black youth, particularly boys, face mischaracterization and punishment in schools.

Read the full, exclusive transcript from the inaugural "Brain Trust: Conversations in Clinical Psychopharmacology" video with Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, and Marlene Freeman, MD.

Effective strategies for managing child agitation focus on individualized care, multidisciplinary support, and proactive interventions to ensure safety and calm.

Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Learn essential tips to help patients stay safe during heat waves and protect their well-being.

Research reveals significant risks of neonatal complications linked to in utero valproic acid exposure, emphasizing the need for careful management during pregnancy.

Valproic acid poses significant risks during pregnancy, including congenital malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders, necessitating careful treatment planning.

In this Tales From the Clinic article, explore the hidden struggles of female physicians facing subfertility and burnout, and discover essential strategies for support and intervention.

Social media use among older adults shows potential benefits for reducing loneliness and improving psychosocial well-being, though results vary across studies.

Marc Potenza, PhD, MD, explores the impact of online social activity on ADHD symptoms in adolescents, revealing significant gender differences in brain development and attention.

What is the hidden mental health struggles of affluent youth? In this Tales From the Clinic article, we reveal how wealth can contribute to anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.

Emergency departments face unique challenges in providing psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, impacting wait times and overall experience.

Peripartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergency. Here is how an interdisciplinary team can provide the best care.

On April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization launched a yearlong initiative focused on improving maternal and newborn health.

Female offenders in the criminal justice system are more likely to have experienced trauma and are more likely to be diagnosed with conditions such as PTSD and depression compared with male offenders.

The LGBTQIA+ community has faced marginalization and stereotyping in media, including video games. Let’s examine the intersection of identity, mental health, and video gaming.

Learn more about a condition that is often underestimated and mistaken for typical premenstrual symptoms or mood swings: premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Here is a message to the women all over the world who need uplifting.

Postpartum psychosis occurs in about 1 to 2 per thousand new mothers. In this personal story, one writer shares her experience with postpartum psychosis.