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Digital Mental Health Interventions for Eating Disorders Among Adolescents
New research finds whole-family collaborative care digital mental health interventions help manage disordered eating behaviors in adolescents aged 13-17.
The Goldwater Rule: Removing the Gag on Free Speech
One reader argues against the limits of the Goldwater Rule.
Parenting in Mass Shooters, Super Bowl Stars, and the Rest of Us
How has psychiatry affected the role of being a parent? What makes a good parent?
Psychological Pain and Suicidality in Patients With Depression
“I wish I were dead.” Researchers performed a meta-analysis of psychological pain and suicidality in patients with depression.
HHS Announces $28 Million in Grant Funding for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
The grant programs are aimed at supporting treatment services for pregnant and postpartum individuals and individuals involved in treatment drug courts.
The Goldwater Rule: Preparing for the Upcoming Election
A comment on the Goldwater Rule from our readers…
The Super Bowl and Winning Organization Strategies
What makes a winning team, in football and in health care?
Join the Conversation: Introducing “Chatbot Corner”
Our new column on AI in psychiatry explores the future of mental health care.
Serotonin System Degeneration Mapped in Mild Cognitive Impairment
A new study correlates reduced serotonin transporter and increased amyloid-ß deposition with cognitive deficits in mild cognitive impairment, suggesting a role for serotonergics in early Alzheimer disease.
Will Clinical Psychiatry Go the Way of the Rubin Museum in New York?
Does seeing art live vs online impact the brain differently?
The Week in Review: January 29-February 2
From the impact of BMI on clinical features of bipolar disorder to FDA approval of the first integrated TMS system for MDD and OCD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.
Depression Research Roundup: February 2, 2024
What is new in research on depression?
The Case for a Social Classification of Social Psychopathologies
We need improved recognition of the social determinants of mental health.
The Impact of BMI on Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder
“Weight” a minute! Researchers investigated the impact of body mass index on the clinical features of bipolar disorder in the STEP-BD study.
Presenting Our February Theme: Eating Disorders
Write to us now to be part of our series focused on eating disorders this month.
Frank Clark, MD: The First Black President of The Greenville County Medical Society
Frank Clark, MD, the Psychiatric Times Diversity & Inclusion Section Editor, was recently appointed president of The Greenville County Medical Society, the first Black doctor to serve in this role.
Writing Spitballs into the Future
Do you know the all the many meanings of the word spitball? How does it apply to psychiatry?
February Is Black History Month
We're looking for articles with an emphasis on clinical care for marginalized populations...
Bella, Horrida Bella
“In the realm of psychiatry, the therapeutic value of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the limitations of prose, offering a space for the unsayable and the ineffable.”
4 Questions About Burnout
An expert discusses the common causes of burnout, as well as what both organizations and clinicians can do to support clinician well-being.
Recap: Clinician Wellness 2024
Here’s a look back at selections from our January content series on clinician wellness.
Poll: Are You Surprised by the Discontinuation of Aducanumab?
Biogen announced its decision to discontinue all development and sales of aducanumab (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer disease. Is this surprising?
Get Cozy and Keep Sleeping
Here’s how we can help improve quality of sleep in both our patients and ourselves.
Biogen Discontinues Aducanumab for Alzheimer Disease
Biogen has officially announced its decision to discontinue all development and sales of aducanumab (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer disease.
Psychiatry in the News: January 2024
Here are some updates from the world of psychiatry throughout the month of January.
Pushing the Panic Button Hid the Real Risks
When exploring urgent treatment options for your patients, be sure to look at the bigger picture before you push the panic button.
First Integrated TMS System for Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The FDA granted clearance for a transcranial magnetic stimulation technology indicated for major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
January: “National Poverty in America Awareness Month”
Did you know January is Poverty Awareness Month?
Once Daily Versus Divided Dosing Regimens of Clozapine
To divide or not to divide? Researchers compared clinical features, side effects, and blood levels between once daily versus divided clozapine dosing regimens.
A Unifying Cultural Model at Ball State
The unity students have shown at Ball State is a model worth replicating.