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Let’s Use the Pandemic to Change Mental Health Care for the BetterThe COVID-19 pandemic should have us reflecting on the state of our health care system as well as embarking in a national dialogue on what type of system we want for this country and what investments we need to attain that vision.
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Mental Health Care for Women of Color: Risk Factors, Barriers, and Clinical RecommendationsIt is essential that clinicians take an active approach in creating a culturally safe space to provide mental health care to WoC.
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Conventional and Integrative Approaches to Treating Anxiety in PregnancyWomen should be provided with multiple options for treatment if they decide to engage in mental health care during this critical period.
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Eating Disorders in BIPOC CommunitiesPsychiatric Times sat down with Erikka D. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAACAP, of Project HEAL to discuss the unique challenges associated with treatment of eating disorders in this patient population.
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Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the COVID-19 PandemicFor some patients, quarantine and isolation may generate feelings of uncertainty. It is important to use accurate terminology, since the words we use and how we think shape our being and responses.
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The Psychiatric Potential of StatinsPreliminary studies suggest that adjuvant treatment with a statin may be beneficial for patients who are also prescribed psychotropic drugs for depression and schizophrenia.
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Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor and Bleeding Risk, Part 2: Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding, Malignancy, Pregnancy, and Surgical ConsiderationsIn this CME article, review literature on SRI-related bleeding complications in patients with GI bleeding, malignancy, perioperative settings, pregnancy, and hormonal therapy.
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Transitioning to Telehealth & Pandemic-Affected CareWhat does recent research have to say on video telemedicine?
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Practice Pearls for Narcolepsy ManagementRichard K. Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, and Asim Roy, MD, share take-home messages for the management of narcolepsy.
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The Importance of Avoiding Implicit Bias in Advocating for Patients"Our own implicit biases come into play at times whether we like it or not, especially when it comes to frequently controversial medications."
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Mental Health Equity Begins With Resident Recruitment: The Impact of Recruiting a Diverse Psychiatric WorkforceMental health equity is not possible without a diverse workforce. Recruiting diverse psychiatrists is the first step.
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ADHD Rx Shortage: Insights and Tips From an ExpertThe ADHD Rx shortage is impacting children and their families. Here, a clinician shares how she supports her patients.
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The Need for Better Crisis PreventionYes, we need better crisis management, but what we really need is better crisis prevention.
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SPIRIT (Social Psychiatry Interested in Recovery from International Trauma) Voices Some Current ConcernsAll these events that occurred over the weekend bear social psychiatric weight.
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Self-Care in the Face of Catastrophe“You cannot change what’s happening in the world—all you can do is change your response to what’s happening in the world.”
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ADHD: Overlooked Cause of Persistent Anxiety and Depression in AdultsIt’s time to address adult ADHD.
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Critical Care Psychiatry: The Value of Psychiatrists in the ICUIn this CME article, learn more about common clinical conditions, consultation questions, and challenges in the field of critical care psychiatry.
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Treating Dementia Patients in the Time of COVIDTelehealth poses challenges for patients, clinicians, families, and caregivers.
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Insights From the 2022 AAPL Annual MeetingThe American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law hosted its first in-person meeting in October 2022. Check out these highlights.
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Developing Your Skills at the Intersection of Work and PsychiatryHere’s how the Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry can help you connect with your fellow psychiatrists about complex mental health issues in the workplace.
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Picture Postcards from MayhemOne doctor went overseas to assist Ukraine. Here are some photos from his journey.
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Telepsychiatry Initiatives in Psychiatry Departments: Enabling Sustainable GrowthHow can telehealth help academic psychiatry departments improve administrative efficiency and expand their clinical services?
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“Here Comes Jimmy Hendrix”: A Psychiatrist and Patient Reconnect and RecollectA psychiatrist and their patient reflect on treatment.
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Robust Online Presence Needed to Meet Expectations of Today’s PatientsHere's how a good online reputation can help clinicians provide a positive patient experience.
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Psychiatrists as Partners in Suicide Prevention for Pediatric Medical Settings"The death rate among youth aged 10 to 24 years increased 52.2% from 6.9 per 100,000 in 2001 to 10.5 per 100,000 in 2020."
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Brain Capital: An Emerging Investment OpportunityBrain Capital: a fresh approach to technologies and investing.
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Issues in Civil Commitment: The Cases of Incarcerated PatientsThere are several points along this pathway for a justice involved patient to be intercepted and diverted to mental health treatment.
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The APA Council on Children, Adolescents, and Their Families Shares Important Information on CyberbullyingAs 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.
