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Our older adults deserve respect and proper medical care, just as much as younger patients.

How can hospital staff provide the most effective care to patients with comorbid medical illness and serious mental illness?

Anorexia nervosa may be underdiagnosed in patients with schizophrenia due to difficulty in distinguishing the two comorbid conditions.

Michael F. Myers, MD provided tips and advice to clinicians who might be dealing with a patient contemplating suicide.

“Israel is experiencing national trauma—one that is believed to signal long-lasting implications for the future.”

Most patients have more than 1 condition that requires attention. Here's what you need to know.

Is it ethical to discuss unpaid bills with patients?

Psychiatrists and mental health clinicians can be leaders in the process of saving lives, particularly during times of war.

“Epidemiological surveys have shown that gender gaps and alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harms are narrowing for women and men—such that alcohol is growing women’s health issue.”

Tony Thrasher, DO, DFAPA, shared his thoughts on emergency psychiatry: an honor and a great stressor.

Here’s how placing current debates within historical context can help us better understand the potential trajectory of artificial intelligence in psychiatry and medicine.

"Oh for a stronger magic, that I could wave my arms and reach deep inside my white coat pocket..."

Due to ethical, knowledge, cost, and acceptability issues, deep brain stimulation is underutilized in disease states like treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

The effects of climate change impact everyone and we need to pay attention.

What are some key considerations in diagnosing bipolar disorder? Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, shares insights at the recent 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference.

An expert addresses some common concerns about the drug and some effective ways clinicians can initiate the treatment at the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference.

What are the treatment options for insomnia when avoiding benzodiazepines? John W. Winkelman MD, PhD, shares insights and guidance at the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference.

Here’s why you should initiate clozapine sooner in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

From long-acting injectable antipsychotics for managing schizophrenia to mental health responses to the recent conflict in Israel, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

According to research, 32% of patients said they did not typically receive care via their preferred method, and nearly half (45%) did not think their clinician considered their preferences when deciding on the visit type.

What is new in research on schizophrenia?

An expert discusses motivational interviewing at the 2023 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference.

What is the psychiatric impact of the current war in Gaza?

Sanjai Rao, MD, shared best practices for utilizing long-acting injectable antipsychotics at the 2023 Psychiatric Times World CME Conference.

October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What violence do we see reflected abroad and at home?

The newest class of medications to treat insomnia have many advantages.

Explore the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis.

Here’s how a more holistic view of patient data can help payers and providers coordinate care in a way that prioritizes patient health while managing costs.

A list of what not to do about conflicts.