SPOTLIGHT -
Emergency Psychiatry: The Intertwining of Physical and Mental Health
Scott Zeller, MD, previews his article in the January issue of Psychiatric Times, where he talks about emergency psychiatry and the tremendous growth it has seen over the past decade.
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Lord of the Flies and Society's Regression
"The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people..."
Nurturing Resilience and Positivity in Patients
Barry Shore, the Ambassador of Joy, shares the 3 fundamentals of a powerful, positive mindset that apply to everyone.
The Psychiatric Interview
Tony Thrasher, DO, DFAPA, previews his article for the January issue on the art of the psychiatric interview.
The Importance of Routine
Creating a schedule and keeping it can be a huge help to patients with anxiety or depression.
How to Treat Doctors During a Pandemic
Michael F. Myers, MD, talks about his experiences treating medical professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Phantom Menace
Patients with amputated or lost limbs may experience phantom limb pain, and one doctor explains how the brain still connects to a body part that is no longer there.
Deep Roots and Sorrow
"O Southland, sorrow home, melody beating in my bone and blood!"
The Use of Podcasts as a Teaching Tool
Ashley VanDercar, MD, JD, discusses the use of podcasts as a teaching tool, and how they can help bypass the “curse of knowledge.”
Life of Locum Tenens
One doctor offers his experience and advice on working locum tenens.
Small Shifts in 2021
Difficult New Year's resolutions have a poor success rate. Why not, instead, take a different approach?
A Resolution To Mourn our 2020 Losses
2020 was a difficult year, and to move forward, mourning losses is necessary.
The Isolation and Disconnection of Seniors
Social distancing and quarantine have been absolutely necessary, but what effect have they had on seniors?
Want to Hear Both Sides of the Story?
Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses couples therapy, a theme from his new memoir, Becoming a Doctors’ Doctor.
Family Matters
Toxic family members who belittle mental illnesses can fracture a family.
Why New Year's Resolutions Typically Fail
How can you help patients keep their resolutions?
A Tale of the DSMs
How did DSM begin and how did the most recent DSM get to its current state?
Happy New Year: What Makes Us Happy, Worldwide
Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes, but what does it look like around the world?
Data from Late Stage Pipelines Presented at ACNP
Listen to learn more about the 2 late-stage psychiatric compounds discussed at the virtual ACNP meeting.
“We’re Like Everybody Else: We Are Prone to Depression.”
Michael F. Myers, MD, discusses depression among physicians, a theme from his new memoir, Becoming a Doctors’ Doctor.
Avoiding Isolation
Solitude is not the same as isolation. Is a patient isolating themselves and what can be done to help?
Paramedics for Mental Health?
An innovative program sends mental health first responders out onto the streets.
Rational Polypharmacy
"Keep things as simple as possible, but no simpler..."
Santa in Black and White and Other Colors
Santa is typically portrayed as a white man, but why? Dr Moffic discusses black Santas and racism this holiday season.
New Mechanism for Treatment of Schizophrenia
Hear details from the phase II trial of xanomeline-trospium and how it assists in the treatment of acute schizophrenia.
Meditating on the Breath of Life
By separating patients from their thoughts, meditation can reduce stress and anxiety.
Manageable and In Control
Daily routine and structure will decrease a patient's stress and give them a sense of accomplishment.
Keeping the Holiday Spirit (Without the Holiday Spirits)
Tips for helping patients preserve their sobriety through the holiday season
Schizophrenia: A Broad Rx
How has treatment for patients with schizophrenia evolved?
The Vacation We Did Not Get
Let poetry transport you on a vacation, since COVID-19 prevented summer travel.