Special Populations

Black youth, particularly boys, face mischaracterization and punishment in schools.

Read the full, exclusive transcript from the inaugural "Brain Trust: Conversations in Clinical Psychopharmacology" video with Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, and Marlene Freeman, MD.

Effective strategies for managing child agitation focus on individualized care, multidisciplinary support, and proactive interventions to ensure safety and calm.

Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Learn essential tips to help patients stay safe during heat waves and protect their well-being.

Research reveals significant risks of neonatal complications linked to in utero valproic acid exposure, emphasizing the need for careful management during pregnancy.

Valproic acid poses significant risks during pregnancy, including congenital malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders, necessitating careful treatment planning.

In this Tales From the Clinic article, explore the hidden struggles of female physicians facing subfertility and burnout, and discover essential strategies for support and intervention.

Social media use among older adults shows potential benefits for reducing loneliness and improving psychosocial well-being, though results vary across studies.

Marc Potenza, PhD, MD, explores the impact of online social activity on ADHD symptoms in adolescents, revealing significant gender differences in brain development and attention.

What is the hidden mental health struggles of affluent youth? In this Tales From the Clinic article, we reveal how wealth can contribute to anxiety, depression, and substance misuse.

Emergency departments face unique challenges in providing psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, impacting wait times and overall experience.

Peripartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergency. Here is how an interdisciplinary team can provide the best care.

On April 7, 2025, the World Health Organization launched a yearlong initiative focused on improving maternal and newborn health.

Female offenders in the criminal justice system are more likely to have experienced trauma and are more likely to be diagnosed with conditions such as PTSD and depression compared with male offenders.

The LGBTQIA+ community has faced marginalization and stereotyping in media, including video games. Let’s examine the intersection of identity, mental health, and video gaming.

Learn more about a condition that is often underestimated and mistaken for typical premenstrual symptoms or mood swings: premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Here is a message to the women all over the world who need uplifting.

Postpartum psychosis occurs in about 1 to 2 per thousand new mothers. In this personal story, one writer shares her experience with postpartum psychosis.

The president of Black Psychiatrists of America shares his thoughts on making a difference for Black communities, the removal of the REMS for clozapine, and more.

How can you provide comprehensive care in underserved environments, particularly for individuals with complex mental health needs? Amitha Dhingra, MD, weighs in.

Consideration of both practical and ethical concerns, as well as an interdisciplinary approach, can lead to better outcomes for pregnant patients with psychosis.

Judith S. Beck, PhD, and Janeé M. Steele, PhD, engage in a conversation about how clinicians from all backgrounds can address issues of race in session and also empower Black patients with a sense of personal pride in their identities.

According to a new label update, the transfer of Qelbree into breastmilk is low.

Check out these top tips for treating postpartum depression from the Real Psychiatry conference!

Fill out this survey if you are a clinician who lactated while working.

Let’s explore the barriers and current evidence on mental health care access for foster children.

Patients who have experienced a perinatal loss are at increased risk of MDD, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related disorders.

Postpartum psychosis has a complicated presentation and is often misdiagnosed or missed in patients.

Learn more about how cognitive behavior therapy can be used as a healing tool in marginalized communities.