In his latest book, Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness, Dr Hanson discusses the scientifically grounded foundation for lasting wellbeing.
An estimated 7.7 million children have at least 1 mental health disorder. How can chatbots help?
Contemporary psychiatric genetics has come a long way. While the strong familial and hereditary basis of psychiatric illness has been known for almost a century, understanding the molecular underpinnings has proven to be the hard part.
Contemporary psychiatric genetics has come a long way. While the strong familial and hereditary basis of psychiatric illness has been known for almost a century, understanding the molecular underpinnings has proven to be the hard part.
Key nutrients are essential to maintaining health. Here's an overview of B12.
This article discusses the peculiarities of emergency psychiatric practice and reviews innovations in models of care delivery designed to overcome the challenges of this subspecialty.
The recent increase in suicides highlights the urgent need for better treatment of severe depression. ECT is an intervention proven to reduce suicidality, yet it is underused because of the associated stigma.
An expert shares highlights from her panel presentation at the 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting.
Trauma may be a hidden variable in the lives of older adults, impacting them in ways they may not recognize or be willing to admit.
Trauma-related psychiatric disorders such as PTSD and grief often go undetected and untreated in older adults. Here's how to help.
ART can be used in conjunction with other trauma-focused therapies. This article discusses the clinical utility of ART, as well as the research behind it.
Given the severe burden, grave suffering, and lack of remission with standard therapeutics in many patients with PTSD, preliminary data on the role of ECT seems promising.
What is a common reason individuals cite for using complementary and integrative health approaches? Take the quiz.
Although efficacious treatments for PTSD have been established, many individuals remain symptomatic after treatment or never seek empirically supported therapies. This is where complementary and alternative medicine comes in.
What is the mindset of “anti-vaxxers,” and how can you connect with them as a clinician?
Two evidence-based psychosocial treatments are available for trauma-based nightmares. The authors provide a case illustration for each method.
The goal of this activity is to understand the relationship between endothelial function and arterial stiffness.
After 9/11, psychiatrists answered the call. Now, we are experiencing a strange time in our country.
Symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal may resemble symptoms of bipolar disorder, making it difficult to diagnose and treat.
Symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal may resemble symptoms of bipolar disorder, making it difficult to diagnose and treat.
New research highlights the potential benefits and detriments of treatment strategies for ADHD, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological options.
This article examines the contributory role of diet on ADHD symptoms, including how the elimination of certain foods and additives, as well as the consumption of other foods or nutrients, may impact symptoms.
Here’s how nutrients can ameliorate psychiatric conditions.
Despite the proven efficacy and safety of medications for ADHD, abuse is a growing concern.
Despite the proven efficacy and safety of medications for ADHD, abuse is a growing concern.
Mental health stigma has been found to be a significant factor in African-American treatment engagement. For this reason, taking steps to understand cultural considerations is key.
Mental health stigma has been found to be a significant factor in African-American treatment engagement. For this reason, taking steps to understand cultural considerations is key.
Since so much has already been written about the opioid epidemic, it is reasonable to wonder whether we need another book about this phenomenon? Experts make the case for why we need more information-and urgently.
Opioids, suicide, and Alzheimer disease all play a large role in the life expectancy drop reported by the CDC.
One of the biggest challenges in treating depression is the ability to select the best treatment for a particular individual from among the many available options.