Authors


Kavita Khajuria, MD

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Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness

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.


Jack Turban
Jack Turban, MD, MHS

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Chatbots for Child Mental Health Care: Helpful, but Limited

An estimated 7.7 million children have at least 1 mental health disorder. How can chatbots help?


Thomas G. Schulze, MD

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Psychiatric Genetics 2018

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.


Kristina Adorjan, MD

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Psychiatric Genetics 2018

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.


Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

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Exploring Vital Amines: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of B12 Deficiency

Key nutrients are essential to maintaining health. Here's an overview of B12.


Scott A. Simpson, MD, MPH

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Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Emergency Psychiatry’s Era of Innovation

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.


Shaili B. Patel

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The Role of ECT in the Suicide Epidemic

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.


Lori Davis, MD

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Navigating New Treatments for PTSD

An expert shares highlights from her panel presentation at the 2024 ASCP Annual Meeting.


Elissa McCarthy, PhD

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PTSD in Late Life

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.


Joan M. Cook, PhD

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PTSD in Late Life: An Update on Clinical Issues

Trauma-related psychiatric disorders such as PTSD and grief often go undetected and untreated in older adults. Here's how to help.


Wendi Waits, MD

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy for PTSD

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.


Nagy A. Youssef, MD

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Treating Recalcitrant PTSD With ECT: Are We There Yet?

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.


Anne L. Malaktaris, PhD

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Mini Quiz: Integrative Psychiatry

What is a common reason individuals cite for using complementary and integrative health approaches? Take the quiz.


Ariel J. Lang, PhD, MPH

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Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches for PTSD

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.


Theodore Fallon, Jr, MD, MPH

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Surviving Vaccine Hesitancy Together

What is the mindset of “anti-vaxxers,” and how can you connect with them as a clinician?


Todd K. Favorite, PhD

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Psychosocial Treatments for Trauma-Based Nightmares

Two evidence-based psychosocial treatments are available for trauma-based nightmares. The authors provide a case illustration for each method.


Angelos Halaris, MD

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Psychocardiology, Part 2: Fixing the Broken Heart

The goal of this activity is to understand the relationship between endothelial function and arterial stiffness.


Harold I. Eist, MD

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Terror in America

After 9/11, psychiatrists answered the call. Now, we are experiencing a strange time in our country.


Ming Ma

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Understanding and Treating Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

Symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal may resemble symptoms of bipolar disorder, making it difficult to diagnose and treat.


Alexandria S. Coles

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Understanding and Treating Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorders

Symptoms of alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal may resemble symptoms of bipolar disorder, making it difficult to diagnose and treat.


Marilyn Griffin, MD

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Research Sheds Light on Two Types of Treatment for ADHD

New research highlights the potential benefits and detriments of treatment strategies for ADHD, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological options.


Mairin R. Taylor, PhD

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Do Diet and Nutrition Affect ADHD? Facts and Clinical Considerations

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.


Julia J. Rucklidge, PhD

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Nutritional Treatments: The Next Frontier in Psychiatry

Here’s how nutrients can ameliorate psychiatric conditions.


Lisa L. Weyandt, PhD

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Issues Pertaining to Misuse of ADHD Prescription Medications

Despite the proven efficacy and safety of medications for ADHD, abuse is a growing concern.


Stephanie Bjorn

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Issues Pertaining to Misuse of ADHD Prescription Medications

Despite the proven efficacy and safety of medications for ADHD, abuse is a growing concern.


Gail A. Mattox, MD

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Culturally Competent Approaches to ADHD: Issues in African-American Populations

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.


Sarah Y. Vinson, MD

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Culturally Competent Approaches to ADHD: Issues in African-American Populations

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.


Alexander Lichtenberg

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Overcoming Opioid Addiction: The Authoritative Medical Guide

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.


Caleb Rans, PharmD

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US Life Expectancy: The Mental Health Perspective

Opioids, suicide, and Alzheimer disease all play a large role in the life expectancy drop reported by the CDC.


Joanna Yu, PhD

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Big Data for Depression

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.

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