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Traveling the Middle Road Between Skepticism and Scientism
What is the real-world clinical efficacy of SSRIs and other antidepressant medications compared to RCT placebos?
New Study Explores Efficacy of Telehealth in Addiction Treatment
Research shows potential for increased patient engagement and limited support for improved retention rates.
Providing Realistic Optimism for Our Future
In everyday life amidst the tragedies and divisiveness, we see remarkable resilience and recoveries in psychiatry.
New Agent for MDD, PPD Takes a Step Closer to Approval
New Drug Application to be submitted for MDD in late 2022, with separate filing for PPD planned for early 2023.
Prompts (for Doctors Who Write Poetry)
Being a poet isn't a 9 to 5 job.
Bipolar Depression: How Not to Miss the Diagnosis
Major depressive episode and bipolar disorders: same DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, but very different disorders.
Pain on the Brain: The Relationship Between Bad Dreams and Chronic Pain
Pain can have a substantial impact on sleep quality and quality of life.
In Honor of a Legacy: Colin Powell
Inspired by a life well-lived...
Reflections on Love, Work, Psychiatry, and Long Lives
Controlled Breathing Exercises as an Adjunctive Treatment for Insomnia
New research suggests deliberate control of breathing could help regulate autonomic function in patients who have insomnia.
The Promise of MacArthur Fellows for Solving Complicated Social Problems
The MacArthur Fellows for this year have been chosen. How is their work contributing to the field of psychiatry?
Trauma, Resilience, and Justice for Those in the Criminal Justice System
With so many stories of trauma associated with the criminal justice system, it is time to reexamine how this population is treated.
How Many Lives Have Been Saved by COVID-19 Vaccinations?
COVID-19 vaccination efforts are making a big difference, with thousands of lives saved.
The Need for Rapid Resuscitation
It's time to take a deep breath...
What Colin Powell’s Life and Death Can Teach Us about Vaccination, Racism, and Coalitions
It was recently announced that Colin Powell has died at the age of 84 from COVID-complications.
“Never Silence Your Pain”: Life After a Suicide Attempt
One man shares his suicide survival story, and what he does to aid suicide prevention.
Nominate Inspiring Role Models
Do you know any mental health heroes?
A Life and Death Measure: Eating Disorder Treatment
Nearly 80% of eating disorders go undetected. What screening tools can help identify them?
A Brain-Based Approach to Psychotherapy
Burning Out and Striking Back
Many workers are going on strike. Should psychiatrists join them?
Walk With Nature
Nature can bring the ultimate treasure: contentment.
“I’m Not Ready to Die”
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?
The Psychological Value of a Free Lunch
Is the saying “there is no free lunch” really true?
Going Somewhere You’ve Never Been Before
William Shatner, age 90, just made a brief journey to space—like life imitating art.
Exploring Vital Amines: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of B12 Deficiency
Key nutrients are essential to maintaining health. Here's an overview of B12.
Sounds, Syllables, and Schizophrenia
Syllable and sound are still the primary means for taking the measure of thoughts and emotions, the building blocks and foundations of psychiatric work.
Sustaining Investment in Brain Health: The Dangers of Information Asymmetry
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.
Understanding Psychiatric Implications of Child Immigration
Zoom in on Nonverbal Behavior
Small body language cues can tell a bigger story.
The ABCs of Vaping
What is vaping and when does it become a problem?