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Larger cities may provide a protective buffer against developing depression. 

How does the experience of racism contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?

Dune releases in theaters this week. What echoes of our current socio-cultural situation does it contain?

What is the real-world clinical efficacy of SSRIs and other antidepressant medications compared to RCT placebos?

Research shows potential for increased patient engagement and limited support for improved retention rates.

In everyday life amidst the tragedies and divisiveness, we see remarkable resilience and recoveries in psychiatry.

New Drug Application to be submitted for MDD in late 2022, with separate filing for PPD planned for early 2023. 

Being a poet isn't a 9 to 5 job.

Major depressive episode and bipolar disorders: same DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, but very different disorders.

Pain can have a substantial impact on sleep quality and quality of life.

Inspired by a life well-lived...

New research suggests deliberate control of breathing could help regulate autonomic function in patients who have insomnia.

The MacArthur Fellows for this year have been chosen. How is their work contributing to the field of psychiatry?

With so many stories of trauma associated with the criminal justice system, it is time to reexamine how this population is treated.

COVID-19 vaccination efforts are making a big difference, with thousands of lives saved.

It's time to take a deep breath...

It was recently announced that Colin Powell has died at the age of 84 from COVID-complications.

One man shares his suicide survival story, and what he does to aid suicide prevention.

Do you know any mental health heroes?

Nearly 80% of eating disorders go undetected. What screening tools can help identify them?

Many workers are going on strike. Should psychiatrists join them?

Nature can bring the ultimate treasure: contentment.

A patient, faced with a lung cancer diagnosis and the fear of death, goes through the stages of grief. How can you as clinicians lead them through?

Is the saying “there is no free lunch” really true?

William Shatner, age 90, just made a brief journey to space—like life imitating art.

Key nutrients are essential to maintaining health. Here's an overview of B12.

Syllable and sound are still the primary means for taking the measure of thoughts and emotions, the building blocks and foundations of psychiatric work.

Information asymmetry occurs when one party has more or better information than the other party. Asymmetry and fraud will sour investor interest in the field.