Revisiting the Rationale and Evidence for Peer Support
The authors argue that that stating that peer support “lacks evidence” is simply not accurate.
The Silent Suffering of Those on Temporary Protected Status: Unbeknownst to Many
June 21st 2018Medical students, psychiatry residents, and practicing psychiatrists from different backgrounds gathered with one purpose: “To increase awareness around the mental health needs of the 437,000 foreign nationals from 10 countries on Temporary Protected Status."
Creativity and Psychiatric Illness: Finding the Sweet Spot
June 15th 2018Many people with psychiatric disorders engage in creative activities, from informal hobbies to highly accomplished careers, but some avoid treatment entirely. Two cases illustrate a nuanced approach that integrates medical knowledge with patients’ perspectives.
Why Are Depressed Patients Inflamed? A New Path to Personalized Treatment in Psychiatry
May 31st 2018The studies reviewed in this article provide a new model for clinical practice-one where the treatment of depressed patients is not governed by trial and error, but rather where patients can access new interventions sooner.
The Therapeutic Cannabis User: 5 Key Issues
May 30th 2018A drug once seen as a widespread danger to society is now experiencing renewed interest as a treatment for medical conditions, including a number of mental health conditions. This brief review explores 5 key issues clinicians can consider when encountering the therapeutic cannabis user.
Special Issues in LGBTQ Geriatric Psychiatry
May 29th 2018To understand the experiences and needs of the aging LGBTQ population, it is important to consider the culture, politics, and social norms that existed when these elders came of age. Clinicians can play a vital role by creating a safe and open environment that allows people to be themselves.