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Patient Case: Trauma and Impact of PTSD on Quality of LifeA patient discusses their struggles coming to terms with a posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis after multiple traumatic events, detailing their initial resistance to seeking help, the breakthrough moments in therapy that led to acceptance, and their ongoing journey of healing through various treatment approaches.
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Vaccine Mandate Exemptions for Anxiety: Ethical and Practical ConsiderationsDoes anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?
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Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures: Voting and Child Mental HealthHere’s how you can encourage young voters to actively participate.
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Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor and Bleeding Risk, Part 2: Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding, Malignancy, Pregnancy, and Surgical ConsiderationsIn this CME article, review literature on SRI-related bleeding complications in patients with GI bleeding, malignancy, perioperative settings, pregnancy, and hormonal therapy.
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Updates in Pediatric Boarding: A Review of National Pediatric Boarding Consensus Panel RecommendationsThe 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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Psychedelic WellnessEarly studies find psilocybin shows promise for some psychiatric disorders...
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Eating Disorders in LGBTQ+ Patients: Recommendations and Clinical PearlsHow are eating disorders different in LGBTQ+ patients compared with cisgender heterosexual patients? How can you best help manage eating disorders in this patient population?
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Delays in Psychiatric Care: New Hampshire’s Robust ResponseNew Hampshire’s mental health system faces ongoing challenges with emergency department boarding, legal concerns over due process, and resource shortages, prompting reforms to improve patient care and access.
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Cannabis Legalization: What Psychiatrists Need to KnowWhat's the latest update on cannabis legislation and its clinical utility?
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Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder: Innovations and Future DirectionsWhat is the best treatment course for prolonged grief disorder?
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Finding MeaningOne doctor shares his musical background and the joys of finding your voice through music.
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The Role of Prescription Digital Therapeutics in the Schizophrenia Treatment LandscapeGus Alva, MD, discusses how he will be examining notable challenges in schizophrenia care, including access issues, and exploring the potential role of prescription digital therapeutics in addressing these gaps.
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The Inspiration Trap"The Inspiration Trap": the belief that a special talent or knowledge or divine gift—something outside of the artist—is necessary.
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Shaping the Leaders of TomorrowEmpowering high school student athletes to serve as mental health first responders for their peers.
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“I Want to Do This for My Baby”: The Woes of Pregnancy and AddictionSubstance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers.
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Exploring the Relationship Between Posttraumatic Stress and Chronic PainThe high co-occurrence of chronic pain and PTSD and their possible entanglement underline the importance of conducting assessment for both conditions.
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Safety Planning: A Tool for Peers As Well?Safety planning by peers is feasible and acceptable to patients, might result in decreased ED visits, and may represent a way of implementing safety plans in rural EDs.
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Treatment-Resistant Geriatric Depression: Augmenting or Switching an AntidepressantRecent research investigated the benefits and risks of augmentation compared with switching strategies for TRD in older adults.
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Increasing Access to Quality Mental Health Care Through Telepsychiatry43 of 50 states are experiencing a severe shortage in psychiatrists specializing in child and adolescent care. Telehealth may be able to help.
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Reconceptualizing Hispanics in America: From Reading Stark Statistics to Confronting Racial and Ethnic TraumaUnderstanding a patient's sociocultural background will have an important effect on treatment, especially for Hispanic patients.
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Dopamine Detoxification for Problematic GamingProblematic gaming is challenging to treat. Here's how you can get started.
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An Exciting Time for Schizophrenia ResearchThe vice president of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Mental Health at Boehringer Ingelheim shares why it is such an unprecedented moment for schizophrenia research.
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From Theory to Real-World Practice: Clinical Integration of Digital TherapeuticsDigital therapeutics may be the biggest paradigm-shifting change medicine has seen yet...
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The Lancet Commission Tackles Self-HarmThe Lancet Commission report on nonfatal self-harm identifies key challenges, causes, and more.
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Improving Outcomes in Late-Life SchizophreniaWhat treatment strategies are available to improve the quality of life for older adults who are aging with schizophrenia?
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Raising Doubts About ECTECT has been in use for decades, but does that mean it is safe or effective?
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Intimate Partner Violence Victimization: How It Relates to Substance Use in WomenIn this CME, review the risks and clinical implications of intimate partner violence on women’s substance use and treatment.
