Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD

Legislative and legal realities at the state and federal levels are difficult to navigate even for seasoned practitioners, and are beyond the knowledge of most families.

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

Today marks 5 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. These are the psychiatric impacts.

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

Social anxiety disorder: increased screening and recognition are essential for proper diagnosis, and psychotropic and psychotherapeutic options can be effective.

Can you form a human bond virtually?

The series editor of Tales From the Clinic stresses the importance of clinical case studies.

Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.

Social anxiety disorder: an underappreciated and misunderstood condition.

Explore the complex interaction of cannabis and psychosis, and the sociocultural stressors and resulting neurobehavioral symptoms.

A patient loss does not undo or discard the multitude of meaningful life changing and life preserving work done.

Dr Moukaddam discusses key takeaways for the management of bipolar disorder.

Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD, provides insight on the evolving treatment landscape for bipolar disorder and optimizing therapies for disease management.

Dr Moukaddam shares factors to consider when approaching the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD, presents the case of a 30-year-old male diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder and shares her initial impressions on diagnosis.

A subtle, yet inspirational lesson of helping others with dignity and respect.

Why are psychotherapeutic interventions crucial in the treatment of GAD and anxiety disorders in general?

A patient presents with multiple substance use disorders super-imposed on mood and anxiety disorders. Where does a clinician even begin?

What can be done to strengthen the therapeutic alliance?

Digital therapeutics may be the biggest paradigm-shifting change medicine has seen yet...

The vaccine needs to be appropriately framed: as a benefit, not a risk.

Still in its infancy, the field of technology in psychiatry is rapidly growing and holding much promise in diagnosis, symptom tracking, behaviorial reinforcement, and a host of other useful tools.

Employment plays a vital role in a patient's mental health.

The are many elements to consider during this massive migration to telepsychiatry. Nonverbal, physical, and socioeconomic factors are all significant considerations of the shift in frame.

Psychiatrists must have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of coronaviruses in order to be able to accurately explain and discuss those issues with their patients, especially as mental health ramifications are expected.

Psychiatrists are uniquely situated to help both their patients and the greater community understand the potential impact of the virus and help patients, families, and society deal with this latest threat.

Can outbreaks such as COVID-19 affect existing illnesses and precipitate new-onset psychiatric symptoms in children and adults?

Psychiatrists are likely to encounter patients with depression, anxiety, and paranoia related to communicable diseases and pandemics. Following is a summary of memorable epidemics/pandemics.

Infectious outbreaks have shaped the psyche of humanity for times immemorial.