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AMA President Addresses the State of Medicine“We didn’t pick this political fight, but we will stand up for our patients, for the policies of this House, and for our profession.”
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Breaking the Spell: Fighting Myths About COVID-19 VaccinationThe vaccine needs to be appropriately framed: as a benefit, not a risk.
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Media & Mental Health: The Need for More Credible InformationHas the media’s obsession with the COVID-19 pandemic put global mental health at risk?
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Spare Me the Bouquets: The Growing Crisis of Being a Doctor in IndiaDoctors in India face escalating burnout and violence, risking their well-being while navigating a broken health care system. This Doctor's Day, reform is urgently needed.
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Antipsychotics and the QTc Interval During Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical TrialResearch reveals that IV haloperidol and ziprasidone are safe for treating delirium in patients that are critically ill, showing minimal impact on QTc intervals.
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D-cycloserine for Anxiety Disorders: What Psychiatrists Need to KnowD-cycloserine may help patients with anxiety disorders, or it might make their anxiety worse. Find out how to use it safely.
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Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover a Promising New Way to Modulate Brain Cell Activity to Potentially Treat Major Depressive Disorder in AdultsNew research reveals how ezogabine targets potassium channels in the brain, offering innovative treatment options for major depressive disorder symptoms.
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Shattered Self: Schizophrenia Suffering, Beyond Logic and ReasonHow can looking at the suffering of patients with schizophrenia through a psychodynamic lens help clinicians develop effective interventions and treatment plans?
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Surviving Vaccine Hesitancy TogetherWhat is the mindset of “anti-vaxxers,” and how can you connect with them as a clinician?
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Issues in Regulating DTxWe need policies that make digital therapeutics accessible and acceptable to a broad patient audience. What barriers are there to reaching that goal?
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Facilitating Collections From PatientsCollecting fees is essential, but it can be uncomfortable and even difficult. What strategies can you use to ease the burden?
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“Oh No, My Patient is a Physician!” Hurdles When Treating Physician-PatientsCaring for physician-patients can be a challenge…
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Racism, Policing, and COVID-19 Disparities: We Need Action!This moment in history cannot be lost. When you ask us if we are okay, be prepared to hear us say we are not . . . and never have been. Then be prepared to do more.
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Special Considerations for SGM Youth OnlineOnline environments have revolutionized the lives of young SGM individuals, but also created unforeseen issues...
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Organized Psychiatry Provides Strength and Value to Mental Health Professionals"Organized medicine and specialty organizations are key pillars of support for individual physicians that provide opportunities to advocate for more funding and resources for the medical system and education."
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The August 2025 Special Report: DiversityRead the exclusive August Special Report on issues in diversity!
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Augmentation Strategies for Treatment-Resistant DepressionGiven that two-thirds of patients treated for a major depressive episode will fail to achieve remission of symptoms after 2 or more treatment trials of first-line antidepressants, the probability of remission will further decrease with subsequent medication trials. Treatment strategies for patients with TRD include augmentation, where a medication is added to a current antidepressant versus switching to a different antidepressant.
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Abstinence vs Drinking in ModerationWhich is the best recommendation for the treatment of alcohol use disorder?
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The Science, Ethics, and Art of Disclosing a Dementia DiagnosisHow can you communicate the diagnosis in a way that relieves suffering and helps patients and their caregivers prepare for the future?
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Mental Health Disparities Among Black Americans During the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected people of color due to legal, social, and economic inequities.
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Huntington Disease: Recognizing Neuropsychiatric SymptomsThe complexities of Huntington disease can pose challenges for diagnosis. Let's take a look at its neuropsychiatric symptoms and the need for comprehensive treatment strategies.
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Confidentiality Dilemmas: HIPAA, Friend or Foe?Clinicians can ensure high-quality care by remaining informed about legal and ethical considerations in navigating patient privacy dilemmas.
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Social Media Use in Older Adults May Promote Positive Psychosocial OutcomesSocial media use among older adults shows potential benefits for reducing loneliness and improving psychosocial well-being, though results vary across studies.
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Digital Health as an Enabler for Patient-Centric, Outcome-Based CareConsidering challenges and opportunities in digital health solutions for mental health care.
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What Is Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and How Does It Relate to Borderline Personality Disorder?Whether a patient has a diagnosis of cPTSD, BPD, or some combination of both, treatment should be considered multifaceted and overlapping. Learn more in this Special Report article.
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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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5 Steps to Improve Outcomes in Substance Abuse in Older PatientsAddiction among older adults is associated with worse medical outcomes and increased economic burden of care. The long-term use of psychoactive substances can result in adverse neurological outcomes even at therapeutic doses.
