Authors


Summer R. Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC

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PTSD’s Long Reach

The US withdrawal from Afghanistan stirs memories of trauma among veterans.


Nico Warren

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Psychiatry’s Risky Gamble on Recreational Drugs: The Royal Road to the Unconscious or Down a Pharmacologic Garden Path

Psychedelics: we first must enlarge our knowledge of how these work, what clinical conditions should be targeted, and how different psychedelics compare to each other.


Agnes K. Simone, DO

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Case Report: Addressing Stigma and Shame in the Treatment of OCD

Addressing shame in the treatment of OCD is a crucial component of the therapeutic process. Here’s what you need to know.



Prince Prabhakar, MD

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A New CME: Continuing Moral Education

Every phase of the COVID-19 pandemic brings new ethical challenges.


Claire Cohen, MD

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10 Measures and Outcomes to Assess Progress in Eradicating Racism

Suggestions to assess outcomes and measure success levels in combatting racism.


Colin Xu, PhD

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STAR*D’s Cumulative Remission Rate and Why It Still Matters

Contesters of STAR*D discuss the impact and relevance of the study's remission rates.


Dania Albaba, MD

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The Confluence of Human Trafficking, Drug Trafficking, Militias, and Substance Use

Explore the devastating impact of substance abuse, human trafficking, and conflict on individuals and communities.


Jacqueline Landess, MD, JD

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Abortion and the Psychiatrist: Practicing in Post-Dobbs America

"The psychiatrist may be obligated to protect the fetus or warn authorities of the patient’s intent."


Mindy Oshrain, MD

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Including Racism in a Trauma History: A Clinician’s Reflections

Psychiatry has changed, and we now have an acute awareness of the cost of sexual trauma to patients. When it comes to race, however, we still have a lot to learn.


Caleb Natale

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Sex, Drugs, and Psychosis: Reviewing Psychiatric Medications’ Taboo Side Effect

The sexual side effects of psychiatric medications are troubling enough that some patients consider treatment cessation. The authors review 5 strategies for managing sexual dysfunction.


Craig J. Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP

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The Cardiovascular Consequences of Drug Use

Some commonly used drugs and narcotics have serious cardiovascular effects.


Anosha Zanjani, MSc, MArch

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Mental Health Stigma for Providers: A Hidden Challenge Among Us

Stigma poses a serious risk to quality of care and accessibility.


Kultaj Kaleka MD, RN

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How Do We Grieve?

A resident reflects on the clinician experience of loss and grief, and how these emotions can help decrease the distance between clinicians and patients.


Grethel Perez Meek, DO

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Phase 3 Trials Examine Gantenerumab for Early Alzheimer Disease

Two phase 3 trials were conducted to assess the clinical and biological effects as well as the safety of gantenerumab in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to AD. Here's what you need to know.


Mary V. Seeman, MD

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Developing Effective Treatment Strategies for Women With Schizophrenia

The presentation of schizophrenia differs significantly between men and women. Here's what you need to know.


Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA

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Helping LGBTQ Youth During the Pandemic

Overwhelmed and encumbered agencies are increasingly unable to provide critical services for LGBTQ youth, leaving them powerless in impeding a downward spiral into homelessness and associated negative ramifications. There are 5 ways psychiatrists can help.


Manish Sapra, MD, MMM, FAPA

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4 Questions About Burnout

An expert discusses the common causes of burnout, as well as what both organizations and clinicians can do to support clinician well-being.


Michael Okun, MD

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Mental Health Tips for Living with Parkinson Disease

The largest unmet hurdle in dealing with Parkinson disease is the treatment of depression.


Tony Morrison, DClinPsy

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A Dialogue on Psychosis and Trauma

Joining together to discuss psychosis, 3 British experts discuss various ways to respond to and help people who have experienced both trauma and psychosis.


Philippa Garety, MPhil, PhD

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Psychiatry’s Problem With Paranoia—Is Digital Part of the Solution?

A new digital therapeutic helps patients with psychosis to slow down and manage their fears.


Freya Shepherd, MSc, BSc

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An Update on the Presentation, Nosology, and Causes of Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.


Tae Hwan Chung, MD

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Mysterious Post-COVID Symptoms Aren't All in Your Patients’ Heads

How to recognize postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome—and treat it.


Jeffrey Khan, MD

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Too Tired for More: How Best to Treat Multifactorial Fatigue

Fatigue: a very common physical complaint that often accompanies depressive disorders.


Boris Rubinstein, MD, MPH

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Black Lives Matter: My Jewish Perspective

One psychiatrist offers his thoughts on anti-black racism through the lens of anti-Semitism.


Lauren Biscaldi

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Mixed Bag Phase 3 Data for ADHD Treatment Presented at ASHP Meeting

Data showed good news for safety and tolerability with mixed good news for efficacy.


Sripriya Chari, PhD

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Opening Pandora’s Box: The Importance of Assessing and Treating Trauma in Individuals Experiencing Psychosis

Traumatic life events are common among individuals who experience psychosis. Here's how best to assess and treat.


Theodore Edmonds, JD

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Building Brain Resilience: A Multi-Level Systems Approach

Beyond the COVID-19-driven shock, we must develop a resilient future in an increasingly uncertain world.


Manzoor Elahi, MD

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Adult Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (aADHD)

Although normally associated with children, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can also persist in adulthood, presenting challenges to both patients and clinicians.


Richard E. Rhoden, MD

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ADHD Across the Lifespan

ADHD in adults lead to educational, occupational, relational, and judgment impairments.

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