Authors


Sunny X. Tang, MD

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Sounds, Syllables, and Schizophrenia

Syllable and sound are still the primary means for taking the measure of thoughts and emotions, the building blocks and foundations of psychiatric work.


Linda Nielsen, EdD

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Fathers and Daughters: Custody Plans and Other Steps to Protect Their Relationships

After parents break up, why is the father-daughter relationship typically more damaged than the father-son relationship?


Vanessa Vélez, MD

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An Urgent Invitation to Bring “Psyche” Back Into Psychiatry

How do we balance the desire to stay connected with the cosmos with the demands of modern life?


George Kroumpouzos, MD, PhD, FAAD

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Making Connections Between Psychiatry and Dermatology

“Psychiatric comorbidity is very common in my practice and in dermatology in general.”


Patricia Westmoreland, MD

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“Terminal Anorexia”: An Invalid Construct That Does Not Justify Medical Aid in Dying

Does anorexia nervosa constitute an illness worthy of physician-assisted suicide? These authors think not.


Mike Lyons, PhD

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Sustaining Investment in Brain Health: The Dangers of Information Asymmetry

Information asymmetry occurs when one party has more or better information than the other party. Asymmetry and fraud will sour investor interest in the field.


Shahla Modir, MD

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Paving a Path Forward to Overcome Stigma

A recent All Points North Lodge survey found 37% of Americans are comfortable discussing mental health, but 44.7% have never tried counseling. What is preventing them from seeking care?


Amy L. Hobday, DO

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Involuntary Hospitalization of Minors: An Emergency Medicine Perspective

"In regard to psychiatric hospitalizations, the principles of ethics are imperative in determining how to proceed in each case."


Lauren A. Gaston-Hawkins, MPH

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Racism, Policing, and COVID-19: How Do We Justify Racial Disparities in 2020?

Psychiatrists are in a unique position to actively address the collective trauma caused by rampant and persistent race-based disparities in health care and police violence.


Dennis Padla, MD

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Challenging Prevalent “Benzophobia”

What’s the truth about benzodiazepines?


Gary Belkin, MD, PhD, MPH

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Mental Health and the Global Race to Resilience

There is no shortage of evidence for the elevated and sustained psychological trauma, mental illness, distress, and anxiety about climate change.


Greg P. Couser, MD, MPH

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Developing Your Skills at the Intersection of Work and Psychiatry

Here’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.


Sebastian Acevedo

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Getting to Know the American Association for Psychiatric Administration and Leadership

Let us introduce you to the organization who wants to promote the professional development of psychiatrists as leaders.


Qasim Chaudhry, MBBS

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The Hidden Suffering of Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder: increased screening and recognition are essential for proper diagnosis, and psychotropic and psychotherapeutic options can be effective.



Natan P.F. Kellermann, PhD

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A Challenging Psychotherapeutic Journey

One can only hope today's challenges will become a “corrective emotional experience."


Kate V. Hardy, PsyD

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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.


Rimsha Arif, MD

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New-Onset Racism or Psychosis?

Racism is not usually considered a psychotic symptom and therefore it is not often considered in the diagnosis of schizophrenia.


Ellen Inverso, PsyD

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Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy: Changing Lives With a Whole-Person Approach

Are you ready to understand how recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R) promotes wellness and empowerment for individuals experiencing serious mental health challenges? Check out this CME article.


Vikram Kumar, MD

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Malingering in the Forensic and Correctional Settings

Learn more about malingering in this forensic psychiatry overview.


Aekta Malhotra, 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.


Michelle Nazario, MD

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Beyond “Bad Behavior”: ADHD in Clinical Practice

Take a look at this bread-and-butter case of ADHD from a child psychiatry clinic.


Jonathan S. Jones, PhD

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The Opioid Addiction Crisis and Racism: A Long, Troubled History

The enduring racial gap in the opiate addiction rate stems largely from racist 19th-century medical beliefs about Black bodies, coupled with substandard medical care provided to Black Civil War troops.


Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

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Medical Marijuana May be Sold in Pharmacies, But It Is Not a Medicine

A look at the distinction between qualifying conditions and FDA-approved indications for medical marijuana use.


Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, BCC

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"A Wholeness That Grows Out of That Which Is Lacking"

Providing palliative care to patients with anorexia nervosa.


Alex Keoskey, Esq

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The Dire Consequences of Medical Board Complaints

Medical board discipline involves more than a hefty penalty or financial settlement. Here's what you need to know.


Giulio Scola

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Violence Risk Assessment: Using the Oxford Mental Illness and Violence Tool

The use of validated and scalable risk prediction tools can potentially improve mental health outcomes.


Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPH

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“Happy Accidents”: Repurposing Metformin

There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging beyond its effect on glycemic control.


Elizabeth Ryznar, MD, MSc

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The Plastics Crisis: A Neuropsychiatric Problem Hidden in Plain Sight

The impact of plastics on health is an area of increasing concern.


Julia N. Riddle, MD

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The Unimaginable: Pregnancy and Infant Loss in Psychiatric Practice

Loss and suffering can be hard for both patient and provider. Here’s what we know, what we need to learn, and how to protect yourself as a clinician.

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