Authors


Jon Betwee, MD

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A Malpractice Marathon

A courageous piece that tells the story about a lawsuit that dragged on for nearly two decades after the sudden and unexpected death of this psychiatrist's patient.


Larry O. Sanders, MD

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Cariprazine May Decrease Substance Abuse in Patients With Bipolar I Disorder

Substance use disorders are a common comorbidity in individuals with bipolar disorder. Adding cariprazine to their medication regimen may improve symptoms of both disorders.


Lynnette A. Averill, PhD

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Ketamine for Stress-Related Psychopathology and Suicidality: A Brief Update

This CME provides a comprehensive understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for stress-induced psychopathology and the need for novel, rapid-acting agents.


Christopher L. Averill

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Ketamine for Stress-Related Psychopathology and Suicidality: A Brief Update

This CME provides a comprehensive understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for stress-induced psychopathology and the need for novel, rapid-acting agents.


Chadi G. Abdallah, MD

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Ketamine for Stress-Related Psychopathology and Suicidality: A Brief Update

This CME provides a comprehensive understanding of psychopharmacologic treatments for stress-induced psychopathology and the need for novel, rapid-acting agents.


Michael F. Myers, MD

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Becoming a Doctors’ Doctor

A teaching moment never to be forgotten, little did the author know that this action on his patient's part would be the harbinger of an amazing career looking after physicians.


Andrew Campbell-Watt

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The Complexities Behind the Act of Suicide

A layperson's perspective after deliberating on the meaning of suicide for decades after the loss of his wife.


Tarek K. Rajji, MD

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COVID-19, Cognition, and Dementias: What Role Has the Pandemic Played?

How does COVID-19 contribute to cognitive impairment in older adults and future cases of dementia?


Waqas Ullah Khan, MD

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Schizophrenia in Later Life: Patient Characteristics and Treatment Strategies

With the prevalence of schizophrenia in older adults set to double and reach 1.1 million people in the US by 2025, greater attention to research and policy regarding this population is needed.


Sophia Vinogradov, MD

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Common Neural Abnormalities in Psychotic Disorders

Although the clinical symptoms of psychotic disorders are dramatic and are what most clinicians focus on as their treatment targets, impairments in a wide range of cognitive function are observed in these illnesses.




Jane Gould, PhD

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Left to Our Own Devices: Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim Our Relationships, Health, and Focus

As interest in mental health technology grows, so do questions about its risks and benefits. more in this book review.


David L. Nathan, MD

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21st Century Reefer Madness

Many have said that truth is the first casualty of war. In the war on drugs, truth died before the first shot was fired.


Joycelyn Elders, MD

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21st Century Reefer Madness

Many have said that truth is the first casualty of war. In the war on drugs, truth died before the first shot was fired.


Bryon Adinoff, MD

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21st Century Reefer Madness

Many have said that truth is the first casualty of war. In the war on drugs, truth died before the first shot was fired.


Andrew O. Brown, MD

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Dialogues on Work and Psychiatry, Episode 2: Ending a Chapter on Work Chapter and Its Impact

How can you help your patients navigate the challenges and opportunities that may arise from entering a new chapter in their work lives?


David “Daven” E. Morrison, MD

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My Patient Lost Their Job…Now What?

Unemployment is associated with an array of social and psychological complexities, directly affecting patients' self-esteem and perceptions of self-worth. When a patient loses their job, the psychiatrist has 4 tasks.



Lindsey Gurin, MD

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8 Considerations in the Differential Diagnosis of Posttraumatic Psychosis

Following TBI, cognitive deficits, comorbid medical and neurological problems, as well as complex pharmacotherapeutic needs and sensitivities frequently complicate evaluation and treatment of psychosis in this population.


David B. Arciniegas, MD

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Recognize and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury

Millions of Americans will suffer brain injuries this year, and many of them will need a psychiatrist’s help.


Lisa A. Brenner, PhD

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Preventing Suicide When Caring for Patients With a History of TBI

The association between traumatic brain injury and negative psychiatric outcomes has a relatively long history. A review of the current state of the science and strategies for intervention.


Riley P. Grassmeyer, MS

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Preventing Suicide When Caring for Patients With a History of TBI

The association between traumatic brain injury and negative psychiatric outcomes has a relatively long history. A review of the current state of the science and strategies for intervention.


James P. Kelly, MD

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Preventing Suicide When Caring for Patients With a History of TBI

The association between traumatic brain injury and negative psychiatric outcomes has a relatively long history. A review of the current state of the science and strategies for intervention.


Bharat R. Narapareddy, MD

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TBI in Older Adults: A Growing Epidemic

Across all age groups, an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. Many of these individuals will live to be older adults.


Lisa N. Richey

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TBI in Older Adults: A Growing Epidemic

Across all age groups, an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with a TBI-related disability. Many of these individuals will live to be older adults.


Matthew E. Peters, MD

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The TBI Epidemic: Issues in Older Patients Quiz

Traumatic brain injury in older adults is a rising epidemic. Test your knowledge on the issues facing your patients.


Nitin Gogtay, MD

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Neurobiology and Clinical Management of Childhood Onset Schizophrenia

Although psychotic illnesses are fortunately rare in children, contrary to common belief, psychotic symptoms can be fairly common in very young healthy children.


Rachel B. Nowlin, MS

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Monitoring Patient Treatment Outcomes in Inpatient Psychiatric Care with the PHQ-9

The PHQ-9 may be an effective asset in a clinician’s toolkit, along with their clinical judgment and therapeutic alliance, to ensure treatment planning and outcome tracking is personal to each patient.


Sarah K. Brown, DrPH

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Monitoring Patient Treatment Outcomes in Inpatient Psychiatric Care with the PHQ-9

The PHQ-9 may be an effective asset in a clinician’s toolkit, along with their clinical judgment and therapeutic alliance, to ensure treatment planning and outcome tracking is personal to each patient.

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