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How can recognizing the pandemic's impact on MSDs help us increase funding, research, and implementation of MSD treatment?

In psychiatry, as in journalism, truth, facts, and trust go hand in hand.

The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (America’s mental health think tank) calls for an end to the use of Title 42 to expel asylum seekers at the southern border. This policy places LGBTIQ asylum seekers in particular danger.

Humility and gratitude are among the lessons learned by this psychiatrist...

Survey respondents cited lack of access to services and therapists as a significant barrier to children’s mental health care.

What do we know about the psychiatric implications of having an abortion and not having access to such services? And what are the medical ethics involved?

Should terminally ill therapists err on the side of self-disclosure or silence?

A Black psychiatrist's reflections and dreams on what true allyship would look like in a country that remains divided.

Can we save lives by dispatching mental health professionals as first responders to behavioral health calls?

It’s been a full week of interesting stories, commentaries, and more on a variety of topics at psychiatrictimes.com.

Being thankful, reflective, and hopeful...

A child's perspective, innocent and honest, serves as a good reminder of our biases.

In light of current events, how can psychiatry support rectifying social injustices and foster understanding and inclusivity?

Award honors the contributions of those who support international medical graduates.

Is psychiatry doing enough to address societal challenges? We can honor those who have made a difference but have recently passed by taking up the charge.

A story of teamwork and lessons on resiliency...

A psychiatrist's perspective on the AMA interim meeting.

Words, and their ideals, can help heal.

It's important to make time to fit in the pieces of your wellness puzzle.

Dr Beck leaves behind a great legacy.

Taking a moment to learn from nature...

What role do dreams play in psychiatry? Are "prophetic" dreams part of the paranormal, or maybe better show the potential power of our brains?

Dealing with diversity double-speak...

There is a delicate and precious dance between a father and his daughter...

Perhaps with time and commitment, this psychiatrist's dreams for a better world for patients and all mankind will come to fruition.

The Goldwater Rule has been in place for decades, but recent events have caused some to ponder its utility and appropriateness.

Dune makes valiant attempts to portray diversity, but, much like our society, still falls short. What does it say about us?

Can psychiatrists help be the champion for those behind bars?

As the COP-26 (Conference of the Parties) gets ready to convene to discuss climate change, it is crucial for them to consider brain science.

Critical thinking is sorely missing in our decision-making about the COVID vaccines—and it is having tragic results.