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"To be sure, we are still in the nascent stages of developing treatments. However, our armamentarium is steadily growing."

Why might awe be so important now?

From new legislation that would expand the US approach to mental health to drug abuse trends and treatment approaches for 2023, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

What is your 2023 New Year's Resolution? We want to hear about it!

This could be a very enlightening chat...

A fourth-year medical student reflects on the non-traditional traditions that came from growing up in a 2-physician, 2-religion household.

Many individuals do not get medical support for insomnia. Here's how you can help.

What’s the biggest lie of 2022?

Is precluding the option of MAID against a competent patient’s wishes an exercise of paternalistic control and decision-making for the patient?

Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms at 3 months post-stroke might predict daytime sleepiness and fatigue at 12 months.

Experts share their best practices and tips.

Legislation includes a CDC community public health approach to build mental wellness and resilience.

A psychiatrist looks back at a case with a surprising parallel to the 1999 film.

What color would you use to predict 2023?

This doctor suggests helping patients find value in their lives rather than turning to medical aid in dying.

Check out the best clinical pearls from the 2022 Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Congress!

What are the most pertinent drug trends to be aware of in 2023?

New research indicates worsened air quality leads to increased depressive symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.

Opposing MAID legislation: does it give undue power to the judicial system over patient autonomy?

"This study served as a sobering reminder of the significant frequency of this disfiguring and sometimes disabling adverse effect, which can be irreversible."

Clozapine for catatonia? Researchers performed a systematic review of the evidence as a treatment for catatonia.

What title do you prefer?

An argument for the right to medical aid in dying.

A psychiatrist shares memories of bonding over dance during the holiday season.

"Behind his couch, Freud senses summer’s return, draws a puff, flicks the ash, smiles as he studies his undying ember."

Here are the eulogies for the end of the year.

From an in-depth analysis of ADHD in clinical practice to differences in effectiveness between intravenous and intranasal ketamine, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

“The pervasive feeling shared by all is that regardless of your personal journey and experiences with mental health, you are not alone.”

The investigators suggested that future research explore the connection between ADHD risk in children and depression in pregnant parents.

Take a look at this bread-and-butter case of ADHD from a child psychiatry clinic.