
- Vol 39, Issue 5
Spring Awakenings and Awareness
Spring: a time of rebirth and renewal.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Spring is universally celebrated as a time of rebirth and renewal. As we emerge from the dark days of winter and look to brighter—literally and figuratively—days, we also are reminded of the hopes of remission, recovery, or at least improved quality of life for patients with mental illness. Perhaps that’s why May was chosen as Mental Health Month.
Established in 1949, the monthlong observance was meant to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness and as a means to support those with mental illness. For the general public, the month serves as a good reminder of the resources available, and needed, to support vulnerable individuals. Of course, within the field of psychiatry, every day is Mental Health Month.
With that in mind, this issue of Psychiatric Times™ is filled with clinical insights and pearls, research reviews, and thoughtful commentaries, all pushing the field forward. For instance, Holly Betterly, MD, and Ruby Barghini, MD, shed light on the global misuse of
Meanwhile, there is abundant awareness of
In fact, from cover to cover, you will find some of your favorite contributors and sections as well as new authors and new ways of looking at clinical dilemmas. We hope the articles in this issue of Psychiatric Times™ put a little spring in your step and in your practice. ❒
Mike Hennessy Jr
President and CEO, MJH Life Sciences®
Articles in this issue
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Dual Diagnosis: Double the Stigma, Double the Troubleover 3 years ago
Cannabis Legalization: What Psychiatrists Need to Knowover 3 years ago
Nonabstinent Recovery From Alcohol Use Disorderover 3 years ago
Substance Misuse in College Studentsover 3 years ago
Neurodiversity and the Social Ecology of Disabilityover 3 years ago
Prolonged Grief Disorder: The Derailed Grief Processover 3 years ago
Medicine Beyond the Binaryover 3 years ago
The Face of Courage and Leadershipover 3 years ago
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