SPOTLIGHT -
March 14th 2025
Although diagnostic criteria for a depressive episode are the same for unipolar major depression and bipolar depression, these episodes differ in their natural history.
March 4th 2025
How do psychiatrists and mental health professionals respond when faced with disaster? One psychiatrist shares his story.
February 24th 2025
Learn more about how to appropriately diagnose and categorize a spectrum of posttraumatic stress responses in children and adolescents.
February 19th 2025
What are the top 6 disappointing psychopharmacological updates from the past year? We rank the top 6.
February 13th 2025
Check out these 7 insights and perspectives on recognizing and treating PTSD.
From the Pages of Psychiatric Times: October 2022
The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the October 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.
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COVID-19 and Mental Health: Global Consequences and CAM Approaches
In this CME article, explore the mental health consequences associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the potential role for complementary and alternative approaches.
Exploring Integrative Medicine and Nutrition for PTSD
"Among adults living in the United States, 38% to 40% use complementary and alternative medicine therapies, yet only 42% have told their primary physician that they do so."
The Psychological Heroism of the Sandy Hook Families
The jury has awarded almost 1 billion dollars to the Sandy Hook families. What toll did the trial take on their mental health?
Psychiatric Times™ Conference: Clinical Pearls, New Research
Did you miss the 2022 Annual Psychiatric Times™ World CME Conference? We've got you covered.
Differentiating mTBI/Concussion
Understanding the symptom overlap between concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and other psychiatric conditions, such as PTSD and depression, can assist clinicians in differential diagnosis and providing effective treatment.
Trauma in Your DNA: Educator of the Year Lecture
Can we inherit our parents’ trauma? Research points to yes.
Exploring Psychopharmacology for PTSD
Despite mixed data, there are some psychopharmacological options for treating PTSD.
Impact of Stigma for Patients With Dual Diagnosis
What is the clinician’s role in reversing stigma for better outcomes?
It’s PTSD Awareness Day: Be Aware!
Today is PTSD Awareness Day!
In Case You Missed It: Highlights From the 2022 APA Annual Meeting
Catch up on the latest research on ADHD, PTSD, and more with Psychiatric Times.
New Data Shows Trauma’s Ripple Effects
Research explored how a traumatic explosion affected individuals around the world.
Understanding the Neurobiology of PTSD
How can we more effectively help patients with PTSD? Charles B. Nemeroff discusses the diagnosis, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of PTSD, along with current and emerging treatments, at the 2022 APA Annual Meeting.
From the Pages of Psychiatric Times: April 2022
The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the April 2022 issue of Psychiatric Times.
Why Men and Women May Respond Differently to Psychological Trauma
PTSD is more prevalent in women than in men. What are the biological, psychosocial, and cultural factors that may explain why?
Building a Connection: Telehealth for PTSD and Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Two forms of telehealth can improve quality of life and care for patients with PTSD and bipolar disorder who live in more rural communities.
Supporting Patients With Serious Mental Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
30% to 60% of individuals seeking treatment for SUD also meet criteria for PTSD.
Psychedelics and the Future of Psychiatry
Welcome to the psychedelic renaissance.
Weeds, Wildflowers, and Wordsworth
What do these have to do with CBT, creative visualization, and contemporary psychiatry?
Exploring the Link Between Migraine and PTSD
Are common genes and signaling pathways involved in PTSD and migraine?
PTSD in Late Life: An Update on Clinical Issues
Trauma-related psychiatric disorders such as PTSD and grief often go undetected and untreated in older adults. Here's how to help.
Psychedelics Providing Hope for Veterans and Others
Psychedelics: returning hope to veterans with PTSD.
PTSD’s Long Reach
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan stirs memories of trauma among veterans.
When PTSD Walks Down the Hall
Here’s how to catch a PTSD chameleon using DSM-5 criteria.
A Generation in Crisis?
A former resident's reflection on burnout, physician PTSD, and their consequences for patient care.
Treatment of Military Populations
What psychiatric illnesses are most prevalent among veterans? And how can clinicians help them overcome obstacles to care?
Afghanistan Veterans Struggling With Mental Health
A recent survey found 70% of Afghanistan veterans have struggled with their mental health since serving.
The Long Shadow of the Towers
Statistical findings from longitudinal studies of mental health among 9/11 witnesses and first responders.
Comparing COVID Doctors and 9/11 First Responders
Decades after September 11, 2001, many first responders still live with PTSD. Will the same be true of physicians who saw the worst of the pandemic?
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The Anniversary Effect of 9/11
What can be done to help patients turn painful memories into opportunities for posttraumatic growth?