Authors


Daniel R. Karlin, MD, MA

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A Fresh Look at LSD

According to the chief medical officer of MindMed, it is time to look past the history of LSD.


Charles Dike, FRCPsych, MBChB, MPH

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Insights From the 2022 AAPL Annual Meeting

The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law hosted its first in-person meeting in October 2022. Check out these highlights.


Sarah A. Nguyen, MD

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Polypharmacy in Older Adults

Clinicians should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of each prescribed medication for an older adult with neuropsychiatric diseases and periodically review all prescribed medications. Learn more here.


Jack M. Gorman, MD

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Revolutionizing the Role of Science in Making Health Decisions

Misinformation and disinformation are widespread and having adverse effects on individuals’ health decisions. How can we address the problem?


Anish Laul, MD

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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: An Updated Pathophysiology

In this CME, learn more about the pathophysiology of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder and to review the research and various tools used to aid in the diagnosis.


Matthew J. Cordova, PhD

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5 Key Concepts in Cancer-Related PTSD

Are patients with cancer also vulnerable to PTSD?


Jenny Lin, MD

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Understanding Premenstrual Exacerbations of Psychiatric Illnesses

PME affects many women, yet it remains under-recognized in clinical practice and in research.


Alex Colyer

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Creating a Culture of Education and Empowerment

How can we support loved ones who are suffering from addiction?


Kathleen A. Clegg, MD

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To Mask or Not To Mask? Why Is This Even a Question?

Politics have gotten in the way of mask-wearing, and they should not.


Eva Simoncicova

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Microglial Involvement With Psychiatric Diseases

This CME article briefly outlines the role that microglia play in neuropsychiatric disorders.


Benjamin Wagenberg, MA

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Gender Differences in ADHD and Their Clinical Implications

In this CME article, learn more about the full continuum of presentations and variable trajectories typical of females with ADHD.


Hayley Pessin, PhD

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Finding Meaning in the Face of Suffering

An added component of cancer treatment is discovering what is most meaningful in the patient’s life and using that to buoy them during difficult moments. That, in a nutshell, is the psychiatrist's role.


Elise Herman, MD

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Taking Care of Caregivers

Here’s why addressing stress and burnout improves the lives of patients.


Kathryn Uhlman, MBA, MScHQ

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From Languishing to Flourishing: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

What can be done to mitigate stress and reduce burnout?


Nancy Dale Alterman

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A Creative Journey

For one patient, the road to wellness was also a creative journey.


Nancy Shenoi, MD

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Becoming Comfortable With Discomfort Polypharmacy for Patients With Substance Use Disorders

To 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.


Theresa Cerulli, MD

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Future ADHD Treatment Options

Experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder discuss future nonmedication interventions, like trigeminal nerve stimulation and digital therapeutics.


Robert D. Ernst, MD

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Mental Health on College Campuses: Supporting Faculty and Staff

How can we support faculty and staff mental health to benefit those individuals, as well as students and educational institutions?


Elizabeth McCord, MD

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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.


Adil A. Mohammed, MD

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Transgender Patients: Considerations for Care

Transgender individuals are 4 times as likely as their cisgender peers to have a mental illness. Check out these culturally competent care strategies and tips to provide the best possible care.


Julie Williams, MD

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“I’m Homeless and I Have PTSD”

Working with homeless patients can be exceedingly rewarding.


Mark Faulkenberg

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Brain Capital: An Emerging Investment Opportunity

Brain Capital: a fresh approach to technologies and investing.


Shirley L. Ala, MPAS, PA-C

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Reflecting on Another Mass Shooting

A physician assistant writes a poem inspired by the recent mass shooting in Uvalde.


Upali Nanda, PhD

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How Cities Can Boost Brain Capital

In a shock-prone world, city-level thinking is a new approach to optimizing the brain health and brain skills of citizens.


Masha Impallaria, MD

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Longitudinal Study Looks at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease With Long-Term ADHD Medication Use

A study assessed the associations between the use of ADHD medications and CVD over the course of 14 years. Here's what the investigators found.


Jesse D. Hinckley, MD, PhD

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Fentanyl: Accelerant of the Adolescent Opioid Crisis

How can we turn the tide of the fentanyl epidemic?


David G. Angeler, PhD

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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.


Kael Kuster, MD

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Telepsychiatry Initiatives in Psychiatry Departments: Enabling Sustainable Growth

How can telehealth help academic psychiatry departments improve administrative efficiency and expand their clinical services?


Hartej Gill

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A Recipe for Homemade Obesity: The Association Between Depression, Obesity, and Cognitive Deficits

Evidence suggests that physical activity aids in alleviating mild to moderate symptoms of depression in patients and may promote clinically significant antidepressant effects.


Roy Q. Sanders, MD

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Updates in Pediatric Boarding: A Review of National Pediatric Boarding Consensus Panel Recommendations

The development of the National Pediatric Boarding Consensus Panel guidelines attempts to provide hospitals suggestions for a safe, timely, and equitable standard of care for patients who are boarding.

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