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.
One doctor shares her experience of treating black patients, and calls on you to help make reparations for the harm psychiatry has caused.
At-home ketamine treatment initiated by an online provider presents many legal, clinical, and ethical challenges...
Climate change is a devastating existential threat that can exaggerate preexisting inequities and health/mental health problems. As mental health professionals committed to understanding deep emotional wounds and addressing complexities of relationships, psychiatrists have the tools to assist in bridging the current gaps.
Here’s why you should attend the Yale Child Study Center Black Youth Mental Health Case Conference.
How can agitation mimic various psychiatric illnesses?
What can you do to prevent a child from being cyberbullied? Here are some tips from security expert, Aliza Vigderman at Security.org.
It is critical to recognize the early signs of schizophrenia and provide timely intervention to prevent full-blown psychosis in adolescents.
Understanding the additive effects of stigma surrounding dual diagnosis with both substance use disorder and a mental illness.
Due to discrimination's negative impact, transgender and gender-nonconforming youth are several times more likely than the rate of their cisgender peers to have depression and anxiety.
"The root of the word 'create' or 'creativity' essentially means 'to grow.' That is probably what lies at the heart of what patients really want; they want to grow in terms of their relationships, their abilities, their passions and interests, their health, and in terms of whatever dreams they want to achieve personally in their lives."
Ketamine or ECT? A new study reveals which works best for severe depression—depending on the patient and setting.
Check out this winner of the 2022 Sigourney Award!
What is the appropriate duration for antipsychotic use and how can you safely taper or discontinue them?
What patients are at risk when taking SSRIs?
Are investors harming mental health care?
These 2 Sigourney Award Winners share their journey to success.
This randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial showed that a 14-day treatment course of oral zuranolone 50 mg/day in MDD led to significantly greater improvements in depressive symptoms when compared with placebo.
Psychiatrists can leverage media to reshape mental health narratives, combat misinformation, and engage with the public, in a way that fosters open conversations and reduces stigma.
With hate on the rise once more, remember these 10 conclusions.
What products have broken ground in the digital therapeutics space, and how can they help patients?
There are several points along this pathway for a justice involved patient to be intercepted and diverted to mental health treatment.
Nearly half of the prescriptions for benzodiazepine among older adults are potentially inappropriate, so how best to do no harm?
Social anxiety disorder: increased screening and recognition are essential for proper diagnosis, and psychotropic and psychotherapeutic options can be effective.
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.
“The pervasive feeling shared by all is that regardless of your personal journey and experiences with mental health, you are not alone.”
Explore effective strategies for dementia risk reduction and understand the importance of early cognitive assessments in aging adults.