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Eating Disorders and OTC Weight-Loss Product Consumption in AdolescentsPsychiatric Times discussed the recent research with Anne Marie O'Melia, MD, MS, FAAP, CEDS-S, of the Eating Recovery Center.
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How Not to Think About the Autonomy-Based Argument for Physician-Assisted SuicideHow do we define autonomy?
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Depression in the African American Community“We are not exempt from these diseases. We have to speak up.”
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Lessons Learned in Disaster Mental Health: The Earthquake in Armenia and BeyondThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the most sustained comprehensive mental health recovery and research program implemented after a natural disaster.
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Prescribing Hope for RecoveryThose of us who have a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder are, above all, human beings. We are more than the disorder.
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Can This Cancer Treatment Cause Manic Episodes?A case report and literature review of intrathecal methotrexate-induced mania.
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Adherence in Addiction Recovery Treatment: Surrender is Scary, Yet CriticalHere’s how you can effectively encourage treatment adherence when helping patients with substance use disorder.
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Takeaways and InsightsRichard Jackson, MD, and Micheal Asbach, DMSc, PA-C, provide their key takeaways from these studies and insights on how providers can assess the impact of of tardive dyskinesia (TD) in every visit.
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Exploring the Neural Mechanisms Underlying PTSD in World Trade Center Responders“Our findings might inform PTSD pathology, treatment plans, and future disaster-response strategies.”
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Involuntary Medical Hold: The Next Step in Mental Health Parity?The current system of extrajudicial medical holds does not protect the rights of those who lack capacity to care for themselves due a medical condition.
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Between Stoned and a Hard Place? Navigating Cannabis Medicolegal IssuesGiven the significant variation in medical cannabis laws amongst states and the continually shifting legal landscape regarding its use, medical cannabis presents a unique challenge for medical professionals who consider recommending it to their patients
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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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5 Processes for Focus and Empowerment in Patients With PTSDThese 5 processes provide a focus for patients with PTSD...
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Hope and Healing for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression“Our hope for patients suffering from TRD is that their serious, but often treatable condition is recognized earlier in the treatment paradigm, and they are put on a treatment that works best for their specific type of depression.”
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Don’t Shoot the MessengerPresenting the winner of the 2023 Gerald F. Berlin Creative Writing Award.
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In Praise of Empathy: An Application of Social PsychiatryEmpathy will help patients feel they are understood and can better facilitate physician-patient interactions. Here’s how.
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Psychiatrists’ Response to Human Trafficking: An UpdateHow to help individuals caught in human trafficking: person-centered, culturally humble, trauma-informed care.
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The Myriad Benefits of a Daily Reflective Practice of GratitudeHow can gratitude improve our mental health?
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Complementing Your PsychotherapyVistaGen Therapeutics CEO Shawn Singh discusses what he and VistaGen are doing to create and improve treatments that complement your practice.
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Incorporating Well-Being Into Child and Adolescent PsychiatryA well-being centered approach expands assessment and treatment for the child’s strengths and opportunities for positive experiences with the family.
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Celebrating Black Joy“Maybe Black History Month should be more centered around the contributions of Black Americans—what they have contributed to what this country is. I would love to know more about that.”
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4 Ways to Help Immigrant and International College Students Deal With Acculturative StressWith more immigrant students enrolling in US colleges, what can we do to help with their transition?
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Heal Thyself, Then Heal Others? The Power of Lived Experiences45% to 75% of mental health professionals have personal experience with mental health care services, yet they may feel shame, embarrassment, and fear of being judged negatively for it.
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Examining the Reality: The Influence of Social Inequities on Child and Adolescent Mental HealthThe recent social disruption and stress placed on families has led to heightened mental health concerns in children and adolescents. Here's how you can address them.
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Polypharmacy in Traumatic Brain InjuryPolypharmacy is often overlooked in patients with significant traumatic brain injury. How can you best manage medication in these patients?
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Study Examines Suicide Attempts and Use of Mental Health ServicesResearch data have implications for prevention programs.
