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Brent M. Kious, MD, PhD

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Physician Aid-in-Dying and the Proper Role of Physicians

According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.


Margaret P. Battin, PhD

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Physician Aid-in-Dying and the Proper Role of Physicians

According to the authors, physician aid in dying for persons with severe mental illness is gaining acceptance. More In this point/counterpoint.


John Calvin Chatlos, MD

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Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder

Can "healing" life trauma help improve bipolar disorder symptoms?


Mark A. Oldham, MD

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What Are Clinicians Missing About Catatonia?

An estimated 5% to 10% of acute psychiatric inpatients have catatonia—yet catatonia remains widely underdiagnosed.


Khushminder Chahal, MD

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Collaborative Care Meets Hospital Medicine: Proactive Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Mental illness accounts for a third of all years lived with disability and is associated with twice the relative risk of all-cause mortality. An estimated 8 million deaths are attributable to mental disorders every year, with two-thirds due to comorbid medical illness.


Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD

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Difficulties With Insurance and Patient Care: “Why Is the System So Complicated?”

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.


Rana Elmaghraby, MD

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The APA Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families Shares Important Information on Cyberbullying

As the nation continues to grapple with the children’s mental health crisis, the American Psychiatric Association Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families is exploring the ways in which clinicians can best support their patients.


Ozra Nobari, MD

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Treatment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents

This CME article provides an understanding of the treatment modalities for the management of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents.


Mike Hennessy Sr

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It’s a Small World, After All

Now more than ever, we recognize the importance of our global community.


Benson Ku, MD

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Who Knew? The Implications of One Environmental Policy for Mental Health

The Clean Air Act (CAA) turned 55 years old last year. Most millennials and Gen Xers have had little idea what this legislation has meant for us, even though it may have given us each almost a year of productive life.


Jason Caplan, MD

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Introduction: The “Lumpers” and the “Splitters”

In this Special Report we offer articles that address the interplay of psychiatric and infectious disease.


Robert Yolken, MD

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Cameron Quanbeck, MD

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Lisa Shwartz, NP, RN

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Psychiatric Disorders: Are Infectious Agents to Blame?

Ongoing research has identified multiple infectious diseases that may play a role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in people predisposed to genetic and environmental factors.


Megan K. Skelly, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Bethany A. Wattengel, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Kaitlyn E. Starr, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


John A. Sellick, Jr, DO, MS

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Kari A. Mergenhagen, PharmD

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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Antibiotics

Nearly all antibiotic agents have been associated with CNS effects. Although uncommon, these events can be severe.


Gjumrakch Aliev, MD, PhD

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4 Factors That Play Pivotal Roles in Alzheimer Disease Progression

At present there are no treatments to stop or delay underlying disease progression. Current prevalent therapies help to mask the symptoms, but they do not solve underlying causes. A fundamental premise for effective treatment is to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease at the earliest stage.


Sergey O. Bachurin, PhD, DsC

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Elizaveta V. Mikhaylenko, MS

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Valentin Bragin, MD, PhD

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Marco Avila-Rodriguez, PhD

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Siva G. Somasundaram, PhD

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Cecil E. Kirkland, PhD

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Vadim V. Tarasov, PhD

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Infectious Burden and Alzheimer Disease: Is There a Link?

It is crucial for practicing psychiatrists to consider that Alzheimer disease can be aggravated by infections of different origin.


Ahmed Hankir, MD

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We Answer the Call for a Joint Jewish and Muslim Psychiatrist Statement

Respect is the single most important factor that helps to sustain long term relationships.


Matthias Brand, PhD

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When Pornography Becomes a Problem: Clinical Insights

This CME activity provides an understanding of problematic pornography use and how it relates to compulsive sexual behavior disorder.


Gretchen R. Blycker, LMHC

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When Pornography Becomes a Problem: Clinical Insights

This CME activity provides an understanding of problematic pornography use and how it relates to compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

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