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Dr Thrasher is the past president of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry, the immediate past president of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association, and the medical director of Milwaukee County Crisis Services.
10 Myths (and Corresponding Truths) About Mass Violence: How Psychiatrists Can Help
With so much media surrounding mass violence in the US, we need to sort out fact from fiction.
How to Talk to Patients About Firearms
These 4 questions can help in your discussion about firearm risk mitigation...
Collaboration Between Mental Health Professionals and Law Enforcement
The president of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry (AAEP) gives a preview of his APA conference presentation.
Debunking 4 Myths Around Mass Shootings
As the recent waves of violence show, a conversation needs to be had on mass shootings and gun violence...
How to Discuss Cannabis With Your Patients
The conversation about cannabis is happening now.
The Field as a Master Class in Interviewing
Imagine working with a young patient showing signs of psychosis for the past 6 weeks. Your initial assessment appears to rule out medical- or substance-induced etiologies, yet symptoms persist. What's a psychiatrist to do?
The Psychiatric Interview
Tony Thrasher, DO, DFAPA, previews his article for the January issue on the art of the psychiatric interview.