SPOTLIGHT -
Dr Varas is a psychiatrist in Westwood, New Jersey.
Don't Fear Older Medications and Treatments for Our Senior Patients
“Older medications” like ECT, lithium, second generation antipsychotics such as the olanzapine/fluoxetine combination, have proven efficacy.
The Best Analysis of a Presidential Candidate
One reader responds to the suggestion that presidential candidates undergo independent medical evaluations.
The Lessons of COVID-19 as We Face the Challenge of Climate
How can we mitigate climate issues without harming working Americans?
The Hidden Toll of COVID-19
How has COVID-19 affected your patients of all ages? One psychiatrist weighs in.
The Goldwater Rule: Preparing for the Upcoming Election
A comment on the Goldwater Rule from our readers…
Climate and Our Role as Public Health Advocates
What is the psychiatrist’s role in climate change? One reader responds.
Putting an Unhappy Face on Telepsychiatry
Does telepsychiatry lessen the therapeutic alliance?
Looking for America
Winter had not yet fallen. A crimson tide of red leaves rained down from the heavens...
The Changing Face of Psychiatry in the Age of Climate Change
When engaging in professional discourse on controversial topics, how can psychiatrists respect the therapeutic boundary with patients when their own fears are heightened?