SPOTLIGHT -
Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A National Emergency
Three leading groups in child and adolescent mental health have declared a state of emergency for the nation’s youth.
Supporting Youth: New Findings in Youth Depression and Beyond
What's new and noteworthy in children and adolescent psychiatry?
Some Attendings Are Safer Than Others: Navigating Supervision as a Black Psychiatry Resident
Navigating the supervisor-supervisee relationship is difficult when supervisors are dismissive of racism, especially when the impact of racism cannot be minimized.
Dune and the Second Coming of Psychedelics in the United States
What does the movie Dune say about our society’s current relationship with psychedelics?
PTSD’s Long Reach
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan stirs memories of trauma among veterans.
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.
Study Finds Psilocybin Improves MDD in Patients With Cancer
Results suggest that psilocybin therapy may prove to be helpful in improving quality of life for patients with cancer.
Study Links Large US Cities With Lower Rates of Depression
Larger cities may provide a protective buffer against developing depression.
The Missing Piece to the Puzzle of Black Youth Suicide
How does the experience of racism contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?
Digging the Movie Dune (Part 1)
Dune releases in theaters this week. What echoes of our current socio-cultural situation does it contain?
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?
