SPOTLIGHT -
June 25th 2024
How does climate change affect mental health in individuals and communities?
Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, shares her journey of balancing clinical work with social media mental health advocacy.
June 14th 2024
The CDC suggests that disrupted access to ADHD medications may increase risk of overdose and injury.
June 10th 2024
The Psychiatric Times Editor-in-Chief discusses the clinical uses and casual prescribing of ketamine for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
June 4th 2024
A psychiatrist reflects and laments on the state of the country.
The Dying Therapist and the Issue of Disclosure to Patients
Should terminally ill therapists err on the side of self-disclosure or silence?
Authentic Allyship
A Black psychiatrist's reflections and dreams on what true allyship would look like in a country that remains divided.
Investing in Recovery: The Case for Supporting Non-Police Crisis Response
Can we save lives by dispatching mental health professionals as first responders to behavioral health calls?
In Case You Missed It: November 22 to 26
It’s been a full week of interesting stories, commentaries, and more on a variety of topics at psychiatrictimes.com.
A Psychiatrist's Reflections for Thanksgiving
Being thankful, reflective, and hopeful...
A Humanity Lesson From the Mouths of Babes
A child's perspective, innocent and honest, serves as a good reminder of our biases.
Traumatic Wounds
In light of current events, how can psychiatry support rectifying social injustices and foster understanding and inclusivity?
APA Names Recipient of the 2022 George Tarjan Award
Award honors the contributions of those who support international medical graduates.
In Memoriam: Psychiatrists Who Helped Address Societal Challenges
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 Deaf Football Team Sees a Way to Victory!
A story of teamwork and lessons on resiliency...
Hope, Equity, and the AMA
A psychiatrist's perspective on the AMA interim meeting.
The Forgotten Verb
Words, and their ideals, can help heal.
A Psychiatrist's Wellness Puzzle
It's important to make time to fit in the pieces of your wellness puzzle.
Aaron T. Beck, MD, Positively Reframed Psychotherapy
Dr Beck leaves behind a great legacy.
A Monarch Butterfly: Hope, Transformation, and Rebirth
Taking a moment to learn from nature...
Dune and the Paranormal
What role do dreams play in psychiatry? Are "prophetic" dreams part of the paranormal, or maybe better show the potential power of our brains?
A Game of Quotas
Dealing with diversity double-speak...
The Dance Between Fathers and Daughters
There is a delicate and precious dance between a father and his daughter...
A Psychiatrist’s Prayer for All
Perhaps with time and commitment, this psychiatrist's dreams for a better world for patients and all mankind will come to fruition.
Overruling the Goldwater Rule?
The Goldwater Rule has been in place for decades, but recent events have caused some to ponder its utility and appropriateness.
Dune and the Ethical Challenges of Cultural Diversity
Dune makes valiant attempts to portray diversity, but, much like our society, still falls short. What does it say about us?
Psychiatric Reflections on Black Incarceration
Can psychiatrists help be the champion for those behind bars?
Brain Science Must Be on COP 26 Agenda
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, COVID-19 Vaccines, and Deadly Consequences
Critical thinking is sorely missing in our decision-making about the COVID vaccines—and it is having tragic results.
The Missing Piece to the Puzzle of Black Youth Suicide
How does the experience of racism contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?
In Honor of a Legacy: Colin Powell
Inspired by a life well-lived...
A Bridge of Faith
Sometimes to find your place of tranquility, you must cross a bridge of faith...
A Psychiatrist's New Season
A psychiatrist reflects on career changes as he embarks on a new adventure.
Sharing Haiku Reflections
When we reflect on our commonalities, we get closer to working together to make the world a better place.
What Do I Do Now? Making Decisions in a Postpandemic World
The pandemic changed the way individuals think and caused adjustments in our worldviews. How is that impacting our decision-making ability?