Authors


Yurandol Powers Thompson, PhD, LPC, NCC

Latest:

Broaching the Topic of Gratitude

How can you foster gratitude in your patients?


Jorge Claudio Ulnik, MD, PhD

Latest:

Building the Bridge Between Psyche and Soma: 2021 Sigourney Award Winner

Psychoanalysis and dermatology: this Sigourney Award Winner is bridging the 2 specialties.


Eric Drogin, JD, PhD

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Interpreting Digital Information in Forensic Settings

How can digital therapeutics overcome barriers to psychiatric treatment in forensic settings?


Marlin Mattson, MD

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Psychiatrists Call for End to Cruel and Harmful Immigration Policy

The 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.


Catherine E. Cooke, PharmD, MS

Latest:

REMS for Psychiatric Medications: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Session at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting shares insights on REMS for psychiatric medications.


Nicholas Distefano, MD

Latest:

The Safety of Psychostimulants or Atomoxetine for Patients With Psychotic Disorders

Evidence indicates that children and adolescents with ADHD have a more than 4-fold increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders in adulthood compared with the general population.


Tracy Hicks, DNP, FNP/PMHNP-BC

Latest:

Empowering Care Partners Through Psychoeducation in Schizophrenia Care

Care partners for patients with schizophrenia can greatly benefit from psychoeducation provided by clinicians.


Catherine W. Striley, PhD, MSW, MPE

Latest:

The ABCs of Vaping

What is vaping and when does it become a problem?


Casey Moffitt

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Conventional and Integrative Approaches to Treating Anxiety in Pregnancy

Women should be provided with multiple options for treatment if they decide to engage in mental health care during this critical period.


Karandeep Sonu Gaind, MD

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Self-Identified Palliative Psychiatrists Should Disclose Their Views on Psychiatric Euthanasia

The debate over palliative psychiatry's role in advocating for psychiatric euthanasia continues, raising ethical concerns about mental health care and patient autonomy.


Rachel Waddingham

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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.


Elda Storck

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The Expanding Reach of the South African Psychoanalytical Association

Thanks to a recent Sigourney Award, this association is achieving well-deserved recognition.


Luciana Ramos

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Preliminary Report on Chatbot Iatrogenic Dangers

AI chatbots pose significant mental health risks, often exacerbating issues like suicide, self-harm, and delusions, highlighting urgent regulatory needs.


Aaron Koenig
Aaron Koenig, MD

Latest:

Upcoming Research Related to DLX-001 for Major Depressive Disorder

Want to stay in the loop on the latest novel neuroplastogen for major depressive disorder, DLX-001? Check out this update.


Nancy Byatt, DO, MS, MBA, DFAPA, FACLP

Latest:

The Perinatal Mental Health Crisis

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 5 of perinatal individuals who are pregnant or up to 1 year postpartum. Over the past 2 decades, the US has seen an alarming rise in these disorders.


Julia Chianelli

Latest:

Yale School of Medicine Receives $27.7 Million Grant Toward Autism Research

Yale's groundbreaking research aims to revolutionize autism treatment through advanced brain modeling and noninvasive communication methods, enhancing patient outcomes.


David Cates, PhD

Latest:

Vaccine Mandate Exemptions for Anxiety: Ethical and Practical Considerations

Does anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?


Michelle Voegels, PMHNP-BC

Latest:

Patient Case: Impact of ADHD on Quality of Life

Panelists 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.


Ramanpreet Toor, MD

Latest:

Postpartum Psychosis: Complicated but Treatable Psychiatric Emergency

Postpartum psychosis has a complicated presentation and is often misdiagnosed or missed in patients.


Shizuka Tomatsu, MD

Latest:

Beyond the Night: Unraveling the Psychiatric Impact of Sleep Disorders

Explore the intricate relationship between sleep disorders and psychiatric conditions, diagnostic challenges, and effective management strategies, in this Special Report article.


Ashley H. VanDercar, MD, JD

Latest:

School Shooters: Troubled Teens or Cold-Blooded Killers?

There is no accurate profile of who will become a school shooter, so mental health clinicians should react as they would with any patient threatening violence: inquire, gain collateral data, assess, and respond.


Richard G. Hunter, PhD

Latest:

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.


Amy LaCouture, RN, BSN, PMHNP-BC and Linda Trinh, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC

Latest:

Empowering Advanced Practice Providers to Adopt Routine Screening for Tardive Dyskinesia

This article was developed and sponsored in collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Amy LaCouture, RN, BSN, PMHNP-BC and Linda Trinh, DNP, MPH, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC have been compensated by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. to author this article and share their perspectives.


Russell Kennedy, MD

Latest:

What Can Be Done About Anxious and Violent Men?

During National Men’s Health Month, take time to consider the unique mental health needs of male patients.


William C. Fletes

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Reducing Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths: States’ Prevention and Response Efforts

In this journal club, a medical student and an addiction psychiatrist review a thematic analysis of successful prevention efforts in states with declining rates of opioid-related overdose deaths.


Jessica Gaulton, MD, MPH

Latest:

The Perinatal Mental Health Crisis

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 5 of perinatal individuals who are pregnant or up to 1 year postpartum. Over the past 2 decades, the US has seen an alarming rise in these disorders.


Julia Sealock, PhD

Latest:

Antidepressant Response: What’s DNA Got to Do With It?

Research using data from the All of Us Research Program seeks to solve the mystery of what makes medications work for some and not others.


Jessica Isibor

Latest:

The Poetic Body

The body keeps the score...


Esti Iturralde, PhD

Latest:

Addressing Alcohol or Cannabis Use in Patients With Anxiety Disorders

In this CME article, learn more about how to assess the impact of alcohol and cannabis use on anxiety treatment outcomes, recognizing potential adverse effects and interactions.


Francis Tongpalad, MD

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Examining Risks of Reversible Clomiphene-Associated Manic Episodes to Patients

"Cumulatively, the findings of such reports have led to a concerted effort to encourage physicians to monitor patients for manic symptoms on initiation, reintroduction, and dose modulation of corticosteroid therapy."

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