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Study also suggests link between postpartum depression and insomnia.

Finding peace, integrity, and new traditions despite discrimination and rejection.

Psychiatric Times featured a wide variety of psychiatric issues in this year’s CMEs.

Women and individuals in their 50s and early 60s reported feeling the most stress about COVID-19.

The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (America’s mental health think tank) calls for an end to the use of Title 42 to expel asylum seekers at the southern border. This policy places LGBTIQ asylum seekers in particular danger.

How I navigate the supervisor-supervisee relationship as a Black female resident, activist, and scholar in anti-Black racism—and how a "temperature check" can help.

Research also shows increased prevalence of social risks and unmet social needs.

Survey respondents cited lack of access to services and therapists as a significant barrier to children’s mental health care.

Here’s how to avoid false assumptions in cases of parental alienation to ensure better outcomes for children.

Two transgender women in North Carolina are facing struggles in getting prisons to acknowledge their gender identity. What does this say about care for incarcerated transgender individuals in general?

Now more than ever, we recognize the importance of our global community.

A conviction represents a cautious step toward increased justice...

What do we know about the psychiatric implications of having an abortion and not having access to such services? And what are the medical ethics involved?

Adverse effects of solitary confinement and other restrictive housing practices include higher risks of suicide among youth.

It’s been a full week of interesting stories, commentaries, and more on a variety of topics at psychiatrictimes.com.

How does COVID-19 contribute to cognitive impairment in older adults and future cases of dementia?

A child's perspective, innocent and honest, serves as a good reminder of our biases.

How can mental health experts help identify false allegations and alienation during divorce proceedings?

Award honors the contributions of those who support international medical graduates.

A story of teamwork and lessons on resiliency...

A psychiatrist's perspective on the AMA interim meeting.

Children and adolescents with ADHD often have low self-esteem. How can magic tricks help?

Many Afghan refugees are coming to the United States. How can we effectively work with our new neighbors?

Chatbots have the potential to help millions. How can we use them to improve mental health in children?

How can you provide affirmative mental health care for transgender and gender diverse patients?

Dealing with diversity double-speak...

Dune makes valiant attempts to portray diversity, but, much like our society, still falls short. What does it say about us?

Can psychiatrists help be the champion for those behind bars?

With the growing elderly population and the prevalence of cognitive impairment, how can we protect older adults from financial scams?

Navigating the supervisor-supervisee relationship is difficult when supervisors are dismissive of racism, especially when the impact of racism cannot be minimized.