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Impact of Stigma for Patients With Dual DiagnosisWhat is the clinician’s role in reversing stigma for better outcomes?
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Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort: Polypharmacy for Patients With Substance Use DisordersTo expertly utilize polypharmacy, it is imperative that clinicians stay abreast of new literature, check for drug-drug interactions, and be aware of emerging trends in drug use.
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The Importance of Cultural UnderstandingHow important is it to understand a person’s ethnicity and cultural norms when developing a treatment plan?
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Cannabis, Psychosis, and the Legal Implications: Chicken or Egg?Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.
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Bipolar Disorders: Basic Concepts and Management Principles in the Pursuit of Individualized CareBipolar I disorder (BD-I) can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to overlapping symptoms and stigma. What can clinicians utilize to help manage BD-I for better long-term outcomes?
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Dear Younger Self: Female Physicians Share Financial AdviceFinancial success requires planning and thoughtfulness. What do female physicians wish they would have done differently or better?
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Child Psychiatrists: We Desperately Need More Shows Like & JulietThis show is an example of how performances can be used to improve public mental health through inclusive and authentic positive representation, and inspiring hope.
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Patient Case: Impact of ADHD on Quality of LifePanelists discuss how a patient named Kerstin was diagnosed with attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life during college when she struggled with organization and scheduling beyond her known dyslexia, leading to successful treatment with various stimulant medications including participation in clinical trials.
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Postpartum Depression Resources for Providers and PatientsExperts discuss that Postpartum Support International is an invaluable resource offering education, training, and support to clinicians and families, while emphasizing the importance of strong local specialist networks for warm handoffs and streamlined referrals; combined with routine, repeated screening and proactive follow-up, these practices help reduce stigma and improve timely, compassionate care for perinatal mood disorders throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
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Keeping Communities Safe: Early Intervention to Prevent School ShootingsIf you missed this session, check out the highlights here!
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How the Study of Fraud Seduced MeAn organizational psychiatrist discusses the psychology of fraud—and the unique role of psychiatry in helping us better understand it.
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A Case From the Pages of DSM-5-TR Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental HealthExplore best practices in child mental health through real case studies in the DSM-5-TR Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health, featuring expert insights and treatment strategies.
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Eating Disorders in Minority and Marginalized PopulationsWhat kind of person comes to mind when you think of eating disorders? Here’s why you might be wrong.
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Physician Mental Health and the Need for Medical Licensure ReformHow do we address the growing crisis of health care worker mental health?
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Psychiatrists’ Response to Human TraffickingIn this CME, learn to recognize risk factors and potential identifiers of human trafficking and identify trauma-informed approaches in evaluating human trafficking victims and survivors.
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Exploring the Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress and Chronic PainThe high co-occurrence of chronic pain and PTSD and their possible entanglement underline the importance of conducting assessment for both conditions.
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Promoting True Healing and Growth: In Conversation With a Second-Generation PsychiatristHow can you provide comprehensive care in underserved environments, particularly for individuals with complex mental health needs? Amitha Dhingra, MD, weighs in.
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Let’s Agree to Disagree: What to Do When a Patient DisagreesWhat do you do when a patient, who is also a physician, disagrees? A psychiatrist navigates complex mental health challenges, rejecting a bipolar diagnosis while advocating for patient autonomy and addressing stigma in health care.
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Raising the Bar on Geriatric Mental Health Competency TrainingThe authors make the case for national education mandates from accreditation organizations and congressional support to require enhanced education of all clinicians who care for older adults.
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The Benefits of Wearing Personal Protective Equipment During the PandemicMask-wearing can help protect individuals from COVID-19 infection—but it also has several other unexpected advantages.
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Evaluating Dispositional Capacity in Patients With Late-Life Hoarding DisorderFor older adults, hoarding disorder can have serious consequences. Examine this case study to learn more.
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Getting to Know the American Association for Psychiatric Administration and LeadershipLet us introduce you to the organization who wants to promote the professional development of psychiatrists as leaders.
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Next Steps: Solutions and Recommendations For HealingClimate change is a devastating existential threat that can exaggerate preexisting inequities and health/mental health problems. As mental health professionals committed to understanding deep emotional wounds and addressing complexities of relationships, psychiatrists have the tools to assist in bridging the current gaps.
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Psychiatrists Utilizing Ketamine-Assisted PsychotherapyPsychiatrists are trying our ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in their clinical practices. What do patients think of this treatment?
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Psychiatrists Call for End to Cruel and Harmful Immigration PolicyThe Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (America’s mental health think tank) calls for an end to the use of Title 42 to expel asylum seekers at the southern border. This policy places LGBTIQ asylum seekers in particular danger.
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Can Existential Issues Really Be Divorced From Clinical Practice? From Our ReadersAlthough existential and religious issues may be distinguished in clinical care, the human condition’s complexity and the Dark Night of the Soul cannot.
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Multidisciplinary Inpatient Care for Medically Compromised Youth and Young Adults With Eating DisordersIn this CME article, learn more about a protocolized approach to the hospital management of pediatric patients with severe malnutrition related to eating disorders, including the utilization of a multidisciplinary care team and structured psychoeducation materials for families.
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Transition Care for Transgender Patients With Psychiatric and Substance Use DisordersExperts in transgender health from around the world are participating in and making more sweeping efforts to streamline mental health care for all sectors of the population.
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APSARD Leads the Charge for Adult ADHD GuidelinesAPSARD tackles the first US adult ADHD treatment guidelines.
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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy: An Emerging Treatment for Trauma and DepressionKetamine-assisted psychotherapy has transformative potential as a groundbreaking approach to mental health that enhances healing through psychedelic experiences.
